the movie equivalent of being hugged
Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Amélie
Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain
An acclaimed, atmospheric comedy.
Comedy
Romance
2001
2h 2m
4.2(1349k)Audrey Tautou + 4 more
At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?
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6What people say
she fucking looks like willy wonka
“you mean, she’d rather imagine herself relating to someone who’s absent than build relationships with those around her?” call me out harder i DARE you
Common questions
What is Amélie about?+
An imaginative, introverted young woman living in Montmartre decides to change the lives of people around her for the better through small, anonymous acts of kindness.
Who directed Amélie?+
Jean-Pierre Jeunet directed the 2001 film, a French director known for his distinctively stylized, imaginative visual style.
Has Amélie won any awards?+
The film received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Foreign Language Film.
