Movie

Petite Maman

2021 · 72 min

A quiet, tender film that feels like a gentle hug, exploring grief and connection through a child's eyes with a touch of magic.

Tagline: Experience a fairytale of wonder and innocence.
Overview: After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a strangely familiar girl her own age in the woods. Instantly forming a connection with this mysterious new friend, Nelly embarks on a fantastical journey of discovery which helps her come to terms with this newfound loss.
How it feels: Melancholic, warm, earnest and whimsical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Grief, family, parenthood, memory
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
family
parenthood
memory
healing
Places: countryside
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none