Petite Maman
2021 · TMDB 7.1
Directed by Céline Sciamma
After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a strangely familiar girl her own age in the woods. Instantly forming a connection with this mysterious new friend, Nelly embarks on a fantastical journey of discovery which helps her come to terms with this newfound loss.
Why it matters
Céline Sciamma's delicate fantasy sees eight-year-old Nelly meet a mysterious girl in the woods who may be her mother as a child. The film's brief runtime and gentle tone explore grief and connection with a rare, unsentimental clarity.
- Runtime
- 72 min
- Released
- 2021-06-02
- Studio
- Lilies Films
- Country
- France
- Language
- English
- TMDB score
- 7.1
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Growing Up Is No Picnic
Position 8 of 8
Céline Sciamma's delicate fantasy sees eight-year-old Nelly meet a mysterious girl in the woods who may be her mother as a child. The film's brief runtime and gentle tone explore grief and connection with a rare, unsentimental clarity.
The Summer Was Never Going To Last
Position 4 of 7
Eight-year-old Nelly meets her mother as a child in the woods, a brief, magical encounter that heals a loss without explaining it.
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