LITTLE AMÉLIE OR
THE CHARACTER OF RAIN
original title: Amélie et la métaphysique des tubes
animation, drama/ 2025/ 1h 17m/
based on “Métaphysique des tubes” by Amélie Nothomb/
written by written by Liane-Cho Han, Aude Py, Maïlys Vallade, Eddine Noël/
directed by Maïlys Vallade & Liane-Cho Han
country: France, Belgium/
language: French, Japanese with English subtitles/
“The world is a perplexing, peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate ignites her wild sense of curiosity. As she develops a deep attachment to her family’s housekeeper, Nishio-san, Amélie discovers the wonders of nature as well as the emotional truths hidden beneath the surface of her family’s idyllic life as foreigners in post-war Japan. Adapted from the autobiographical novel by Amélie Nothomb and brought to life in the completely original animated style of directors Mailys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, LITTLE AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN tells a tender, poignant and visually stunning story about the healing power of human connection.”
