Australian director Adam Elliot, known for his sensitive and original works such as Mary and Max, returns with Memoirs of a Snail, an animated drama that promises to touch the heart. The film follows the poignant journey of Grace Pudel, a teenager with a passion for snails, whose life is turned upside down after the loss of her father. Carried by the voices of Jacki Weaver, Eric Bana and Sarah Snook, this tale blends pain, hope and redemption in a visually singular universe at the crossroads of poetry and emotion.
Memoirs of a Snail will be shown in cinemas from January 15, 2025.
Synopsis: When her father dies, Grace Pudel's happy, marginal life as a snail collector and avid reader is shattered. Torn away from her twin brother Gilbert, she ends up in a foster home on the other side of Australia. Dependent on her brother's letters, ignored by her guardians and harassed by her classmates, Grace sinks into despair. Until she meets Pinky, an eccentric octogenarian who will teach her to love life and come out of her shell...
With its blend of drama and animation, Mémoires d'un escargot is aimed at adult and teen audiences with a taste for introspective, moving stories. Those who have been touched by works such as Mary and Max or The Swallows of Kabul will find an intimate and artistic approach. The film tackles universal themes such as grief, loneliness and the quest for self, while adding a touch of fantasy through the singular bond between Grace and her snails.
Fans of animated auteur cinema will also appreciate the distinctive style of Adam Elliot, known for his profound narratives and marginalized characters. Conversely, viewers looking for light entertainment or mainstream animation might find the film too melancholy and contemplative.
The film was written and directed by Adam Elliot, Oscar-winning director of the short Harvie Krumpet. True to his visual and narrative style, he blends flawed characters and tragic situations with thought-provoking sensitivity. The entire voice cast is supported by major figures in Australian cinema, including two-time Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver and Eric Bana, well known to French audiences for his roles in Troy and Munich.
Memoirs of a Snail promises to be a unique and touching work, blending meticulous animation with deeply human themes. A great opportunity for fans of introspective animated stories to discover a new masterpiece by Adam Elliot.
This article is based on information available online; we have not yet viewed the film or series mentioned.
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