Petite Maman

2021, Drama, 1h 12m

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Small in narrative scope but deeply impactful, Petite Maman is a delicate, powerfully acted meditation on grief. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Céline Sciamma continues to prove herself as one of the most accomplished and unpredictable contemporary French filmmakers with her follow up to PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE, the uniquely emotional, PETITE MAMAN. Following the death of her beloved grandmother, 8-year-old Nelly accompanies her parents to her mother's childhood home to begin the difficult process of cleaning out its contents. As Nelly explores the house and nearby woods, she is immediately drawn to a neighbor her own age building a treehouse. What follows is a tender tale of childhood grief, memory and connection.
  • Rating:
    PG (Some Thematic Elements|Brief Smoking)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    French (France)
  • Director:
    Céline Sciamma
  • Producer:
    Bénédicte Couvreur
  • Writer:
    Céline Sciamma
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $819.8K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    NEON
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Nina Meurisse
La mère
Margot Abascal
La grand-mère
Stéphane Varupenne
Le père
Joséphine Sanz
Nelly
Gabrielle Sanz
Marion
Florès Cardo
Dame maison de retraite
Josée Schuller
Dame maison de retraite
Guylène Péan
Dame maison de retraite
Flores Cardo
Guylaine Péan
Céline Sciamma
Director
Céline Sciamma
Screenwriter
Bénédicte Couvreur
Producer
Claire Langmann
Executive Producer
Claire Mathon
Cinematographer
Julien Lacheray
Film Editor
Jean-Baptiste de Laubier
Original Music
Lionel Brison
Production Design
Céline Sciamma
Costume Designer
Christel Baras
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