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Feb 12, 2010
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A charming, ableit unusual, romantic comedy from France. I love the performances, but some of the humor and story felt a little flat. Cute.
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woopak_the_thrill
November 16, 2011
cute as in "QT"?
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Scotman
September 22, 2010
Good tip. I loved the allegory throughout the film; her shyness and inability to help herself where she would be others guardian angels and arrange things for others was cute and in some ways priceless.
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Amélie is a 2001 romantic comedy film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Its original French title is Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain ("The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain"). Written by Jeunet with Guillaume Laurant, the film is a whimsical depiction of contemporary Parisian life, set in Montmartre. It tells the story of a shy waitress, played by Audrey Tautou, who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better, while struggling with her own isolation. The film was an international co-production between companies in France and Germany.
Amélie won best film at the European Film Awards; it won four César Awards (including Best Film and Best Director), two BAFTA Awards (including Best Original Screenplay), and was nominated for five Academy Awards. (See below for other awards and recognition.)
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Amélie won best film at the European Film Awards; it won four César Awards (including Best Film and Best Director), two BAFTA Awards (including Best Original Screenplay), and was nominated for five Academy Awards. (See below for other awards and recognition.)
Cast:
Audrey Tautou
Director:
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Genre:
Romance,
Comedy,
Foreign
MPAA Rating:
R
Studio:
Miramax Films
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