Eleanor's Secret

A gentle, whimsical animated adventure that celebrates the magic of stories and the warmth of family, with a few mildly perilous moments.

Directed by

Dominique Monfery

Genres

Animation, Family

Starring

Denis Podalydès, Jeanne Moreau, Julie Gayet

Overview

Natanaël, seven, still doesn't know how to read. His eccentric old aunt bequeaths her house to his parents and her book collection to the young boy. Nat discovers that the books serve as a shelter for all the heroes found in children's literature. They are the original characters and are counting on him for protection. For if they leave the library, they will disappear along with their stories forever! When his parents start selling off the books, Nathanaël, who is shrunk by the evil witch Carabosse, braves everything to save his tiny friends

How it feels

Whimsical, warm, earnest and light. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, coming-of-age, identity, friendship

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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