there is so much strength and emotion
packed into this 70 minute little film
i am left not knowing exactly what to say.
directed by claude bars
a joint swiss/french
stop-motion animation creation
later re-voiced in english
with unforgettable characters
so tiny
yet larger than life
their huge eyes
mirror their huge troubles, emotions, lives
their fight for survival
and their desperate search to find a way
to open their wounded hearts once again.
it is a testament to the resilience of the human heart
and the power of love and friendship in the face of adversity.
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(French: Ma vie de Courgette; also titled My Life as a Zucchini), was screened in the Directors’ Fortnight section at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. This is the second adaptation of Gilles Paris’ 2002 novel Autobiographie d’une Courgette, as there was a French live-action television film adaptation called C’est mieux la vie quand on est grand which aired in 2007. The film was nominated for the Best Animated Feature Film at the 89th Academy Awards but lost to Zootopia. It was also selected as the Swiss entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards, making the December shortlist.
—
“the empty swing set reminds us of this–
that bad won’t be bad forever,
and what is good can sometimes last a long, long time. ”
-jacqueline woodson
—
note: while this film is animated, it may be too emotional and scary for young children to experience, due to some of the characters and issues addressed within.
—
credits: universal studios, wikipedia, cannes film festival
I need to see this.
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You will love every second of it. Let me know what you think
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I heard good things when they showed this at the library, Beth, but it slipped past me. I need to catch up on DVD! Thanks for your spotlight to remind me.
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Good, I hope you do –
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This sounds lovely!
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You would love it
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I must look for this. Is it available on Amazon or Netflix?
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I’m sure it is /
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Your post inspires me to see the film. I love the title of both.
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I’m so glad, I’m quite sure you’ll get a lot out of a viewing –
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I have to say if you like it that much I am pretty sure I will do. Thanks for the tip 🙂
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It is very emotional and beautiful in its simplicity and its message. Let me know what you think if you see it-
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I saw this one!!! It has a lot to say yet my grandies liked it a lot! We had a small, thoughtful bedtime discussion about it. . .💞
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I’m so glad
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sounds like a good one Beth, bet even my grandies will love it no matter how big that have gotten
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Yes and better for older ones for sure
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I must see this! Thanks.
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Oui!
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I added it to my queue. 🙂
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great –
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Thanks for the recommendation. Watched it on Netflix last night, and was surprised the subtitles didn’t bother me like I thought they might. Incredible to think how the film was made. Must have taken a very long time, but worth it!
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I’m glad that you stuck it out and enjoyed it )
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