Jumbo

2020, Drama, 1h 33m

68 Reviews Fewer than 50 Ratings

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Jumbo might be more compelling as an idea than a complete viewing experience, but whatever this strikingly unusual love story lacks in narrative finesse, it makes up in originality. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Jeanne, a shy young woman, works at night in an amusement park. Fascinated with carousels, she still lives with her mother, the extrovert Margarette. Whereas no man is able to find their place among the rocky and unusual duo, Jeanne starts to grow an odd relationship with Jumbo, the park's new flagship attraction. Soon, it appears that Jumbo, a striking and colorful merry-go-round, starts communicating with her...

Genre:

Drama
Original Language:

French (France)
Director:

Zoé Wittock
Producer:

Anais Bertrand
Writer:

Zoé Wittock
Release Date (Theaters):

Feb 19, 2021 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Mar 16, 2021
Runtime:

1h 33m
Distributor:

Dark Star Pictures
Aspect Ratio:

Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Noémie Merlant
Jeanne Tantois

Emmanuelle Bercot

Emmanuelle Bercot
Margarette

Bastien Bouillon

Bastien Bouillon
Marc

Sam Louwyck
Hubert

Tracy Dossou

Tracy Dossou
Fati

Jonathan Bartholmé

Jonathan Bartholmé
Le maigrichon

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