LITTLE AMÉLIE
Saturday 21 March | Picture House | Doors 10:00 AM | Session 10:30 AM | End 11:50 AM
Directors: Maïlys Vallade & Liane-cho Han | 2025 | France | 77 mins | PG | Animation | French with subtitles
With her beloved friend and companion Nishio-san by her side, little Amélie sees the world as a place of endless wonder and every day brings new adventure. But on her third birthday, an unexpected moment changes her life forever. Based on Amélie Nothomb’s bestselling autobiographical novel The Character of Rain, Little Amélie is a visually enchanting tale about curiosity, courage and the healing power of human connection. This stunning animation deals with deep themes yet is straightforwardly simple. Nominated for an Oscar, with multiple jury and audience awards worldwide, it appeals equally to both young children and their parents.
Directors: Maïlys Vallade & Liane-cho Han | 2025 | France | 77 mins | PG | Animation | French with subtitles
With her beloved friend and companion Nishio-san by her side, little Amélie sees the world as a place of endless wonder and every day brings new adventure. But on her third birthday, an unexpected moment changes her life forever. Based on Amélie Nothomb’s bestselling autobiographical novel The Character of Rain, Little Amélie is a visually enchanting tale about curiosity, courage and the healing power of human connection. This stunning animation deals with deep themes yet is straightforwardly simple. Nominated for an Oscar, with multiple jury and audience awards worldwide, it appeals equally to both young children and their parents.
Winner of 11 awards
Nominee, Best Animated Feature Film, Golden Globes
Best Feature Film, Manchester Animation Film Festival
Nominee, Best Animated Feature Film, Golden Globes
Best Feature Film, Manchester Animation Film Festival
