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Amélie (2001)
Runtime122 min
Rating15
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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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Amélie, the 2001 French romantic comedy, was a critical and commercial success, earning numerous accolades including five César Awards and two nominations at the Academy Awards. With its whimsical storytelling, visual flair, and captivating lead performance by Audrey Tautou, the film has amassed a strong cult following, boasting an impressive 8.3/10 rating on IMDb and a 90% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Jean-Pierre Jeunet's whimsical but poignant French drama features a quirky, endearing lead performance reminiscent of Zamachowski's work, with a focus on character and visual storytelling.
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Amélie is a 2001 French-language romantic comedy film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Written by Jeunet with Guillaume Laurant, the film is a whimsical depiction of contemporary Parisian life, set in Montmartre. It tells the story of Amélie Poulain, played by Audrey Tautou, a shy and quirky waitress who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better while dealing with her own isolation. The film features an ensemble cast of supporting roles, including Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus, Lorella Cravotta, Serge Merlin, Jamel Debbouze, Claire Maurier, Clotilde Mollet, Isabelle Nanty, Dominique Pinon, Artus de Penguern, Yolande Moreau, Urbain Cancelier, and Maurice Bénichou.
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