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My Life As a Courgette

Both young and adult audiences will enjoy this funny and touching animated feature about an orphan named Courgette, written by Céline Sciamma (Girlhood).

Animation & Artists Moving Image 2016 67 mins

Director: Claude Barras

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Overview

Nine-year-old Icare, known to his friends as ‘Courgette’, finds himself in a local orphanage after the accidental death of his abusive mother. Here he meets a group of children, each with their own emotional burdens and traumas to bear. Rather than dwelling on their misfortunes, the kids adopt a pragmatic approach to leading their lives, finding ways to co-exist in relative harmony. And the arrival of young Camille gives Courgette his first taste of hope and possible romance.

Despite its disarmingly uncomplicated look, this stop motion animated feature is one for older children and teens, as well as adults. It deals with its mature themes subtly and with respect, exploring the ways we adapt to the future and make the best of our lives. Claude Barras, working with an inventive script by Céline Sciamma (Girlhood, Tomboy, Water Lillies) has created a funny, engaging and moving film with an unexpected depth and sense of beauty.

Director

Claude Barras

Featuring

Gaspard Schlatter and Sixtine Murat

Genres

Animation & Artists Moving Image

Certificate

mild sex references, references to traumatic childhood experiences

Country

Switzerland

Language

English

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