Petite maman

Fantasy/Everyday life, France 2021

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Eight-year-old Nelly goes with her parents to clear out the house of her beloved grandmother, who has just died. She rummages through her mother Marion's old toys and books, curious about her childhood. But Marion doesn't want to face up to the past and leaves her husband and daughter behind. While her father works on the house, Nelly wanders through the woods. There she meets a girl who looks like her. Her name is Marion. The two quickly develop an intimate friendship and soon share a mystical secret that connects them in a wonderful way.
Audio language:
FrenchGerman
Subtitles:
German

Awards

Stockholm Film Festival 2021 FIPRESCI-Award – Best Film
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2021 Audience Award Best Film
Mar del Plata Film Festival 2021 ADF Cinematography Award Claire Mathon SIGNIS Award - Special Mention

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Director:

Céline Sciamma

Cast:

Joséphine Sanz (Nelly)

Gabrielle Sanz (Marion)

Nina Meurisse (The Mother)

Stéphane Varupenne (The Father)

Margot Abascal (The Grandmother)

Original title:

Petite maman

Original language:

French

Format:

1.85:1 HD, Color

Age recommendation of the KJF:

Starting at 10 years

Age rating:

FSK 0

Audio language:

FrenchGerman

Audio description:

German

Subtitles:

German