Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
PG
Why watch?
“Just like its strong, unconventional yet inspiring protagonist, this animation defies expectations. The visuals are light, gentle and dreamlike as they float effortlessly between Amélie’s lived experiences alongside her imagination, emotions and memories, resisting straightforward storytelling for something far more evocative.”
Sylvia Barber,
Young Audiences Officer
Hyde Park Pick: Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
Hoppers
In late 1960s Japan, toddler Amélie finds the world a peaceful, perplexing mystery until a rapturous encounter with chocolate (relatable) ignites her wild sense of curiosity about everything. Exploring the wonders of nature, Amélie also develops a deep bond with her family’s housekeeper, Nishio-san, and begins to understand the painful history beneath the surface of their idyllic existence as foreigners in post-war Japan. Adapted from the autobiographical novel by Amélie Nothomb, bringing a toddler’s experience of the world brilliantly to life, Maïlys Vallate and Liane-Cho Han’s Little Amélie is a poignant and wondrous story about the healing power of connection.
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Join us before the film on Saturday from 10:30am, for a drop-in, self-led activity with an array of Little Amélie themed activity sheets!
Our Sunday morning Hyde & Seek screenings at 11:00 in Screen Two are Autism friendly. These relaxed screenings are intended to provide a safe environment for neurodiverse audiences and anyone who finds standard screenings challenging. They feature prompt start times, raised lighting, reduced volume and a relaxed attitude to noise/moving around. To give audiences extra space, we reduce the capacity at these screenings, so pre-booking is advised as they often sell out.
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