the movie equivalent of being hugged
Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Amélie
Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain
An acclaimed, atmospheric comedy.
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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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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.
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