Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (2025)
- Sat, Nov 8, 2025
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Director: Maïlys Vallade, Liane-Cho Han Jin Kuang Run Time: 90 min. Release Year: 2025 Language: French
Starring: Loïse Charpentier, Victoria Grobois, Yumi Fujimori, Cathy Cerda, Marc Arnaud
Country: France, Belgium
Language: English, French with English Subtitles
About the film:
The world is a perplexing, peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate ignites her wild sense of curiosity. As she develops a deep attachment to her family’s housekeeper, Nishio-san, Amélie discovers the wonders of nature as well as the emotional truths hidden beneath the surface of her family’s idyllic life as foreigners in post-war Japan.
Adapted from the autobiographical novel by Amélie Nothomb and brought to life in the completely original animated style of directors Mailys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (2025) tells a tender, poignant and visually stunning story about the healing power of human connection.”
Presented with the short film, Éiru (2025), from director Giovanna Ferrari and the team at Cartoon Saloon.
About the filmmaker:
Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han are French filmmakers known for their intimate, character-driven storytelling and collaborative approach, crafting visually striking, emotionally nuanced films that explore identity, connection, and the quiet complexities of modern life.
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