Petite Maman

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CertificateU
Year2021
GenreDrama, Fantasy
Director(s)Céline Sciamma
Writer(s)Céline Sciamma
LanguageFrench
CountryFrance
Running Time1HR 12MINS
Extra InfoSubtitled
SeasonMain Programme

The much-anticipated latest treasure from Céline Sciamma (Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Girlhood), Petite Maman is a sublime modern fairytale about the quiet wonder of mother-daughter relationships.

The film tells the story of eight-year-old Nelly’s fantastical journey after the death of her beloved grandmother. While helping her mother clear out her childhood home, Nelly begins to explore the surrounding woodland and encounters a strangely familiar girl her own age. Instantly forming a connection with this mysterious new friend, Nelly embarks on a formative flight of fancy that encourages her to come to terms with this newfound loss.

Featuring exceptional central performances from real-life twins Joséphine and Gabrielle Sanz, Sciamma’s warm and gently profound new film mixes the intimate with the fantastical with her characteristically delicate touch, weaved together into a tale of childhood, memory and loss that will resonate with audiences young and old.

"A moving jewel of a film about memory, friendship and kin...what a superb movie - ★★★★★" - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

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