Available to rent: Based on Amélie Nothomb’s novella and set in 1960s Japan, this Oscar-nominated animation is a beautiful kaleidoscopic portrayal of childhood
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'A beautifully hand-crafted love letter to childhood.' |
Jordan King, Empire Magazine |
Amélie lives by her own rules. Initially silent and immobile, she is jolted into action aged three when an earthquake rattles her house. Based on Amélie Nothomb’s autobiography The Character of Rain, the film tackles themes like war, grief and fear. But at its heart is Amélie, studiously observing the world with a wide-eyed level of intensity that matches the film’s euphoric visuals.
The debut feature of directors Liane-Cho Han Jin Kuang and Maïlys Vallade, it earned nominations from the Academy Awards, BAFTA and Cannes.
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