Amélie
She’ll change your life.
Overview
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?
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Amélie was released shortly after 9/11, offering a much-needed escape from the anxieties of the time. Its optimistic and feel-good narrative resonated with audiences seeking lighthearted entertainment and a reminder of the simple joys in life, offering a stark contrast to the prevailing sense of global uncertainty.
- Audrey Tautou's enchanting performance as Amélie, perfectly capturing her quirky charm and innocent determination.
- The whimsical and imaginative plot, a modern fairy tale about spreading joy and finding connection in unexpected ways.
- Its vibrant and visually stunning cinematography, using rich colors and dynamic camerawork to create a unique and immersive world.
- Exploration of themes like loneliness, human connection, and the power of small acts of kindness.
Fun Facts
- Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet originally wrote the part of Amélie for Emily Watson, but she couldn't speak French fluently enough and had to decline the role.
- The gnome that Amélie sends around the world is a reference to a French activist group that steals garden gnomes and sends them on 'vacations' around the world.
Available Languages
English
US
Title: Amélie
"She’ll change your life."
Deutsch
DE
Title: Die fabelhafte Welt der Amélie
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NO
Title: Den fabelaktige Amelie fra Montmartre
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Português
PT
Title: O Fabuloso Destino de Amélie
"Ela vai mudar a sua vida."
Magyar
HU
Title: Amelie csodálatos élete
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Türkçe
TR
Title: Amelie
"Hayatımızı değiştiren isim."
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Cast
Crew
Reviews
Watched this movie solely because of an edit. Watching that edit made me think it would be a psycho-type of movie. However, after watching it now, I have to say it went over my head. I'm not saying it's bad; I had high expectations for it, but it couldn't deliver as much as I hoped. Nonetheless, the amount it did deliver was nice. What I liked the most about this movie is its cinematography, especially the zoom-in shots. Overall, for me, it falls into the 'good' tier. It might be because I had such high expectations for it, but it is what it is.
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
Trailer
Official Trailer
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The Letter