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My Life as a Zucchini

2016, Movie, 1h 6min

After his mother’s death, Zucchini is befriended by a kind police officer, Raymond, who accompanies him to his new foster home filled with other orphans his age. There, with the help of his newfound friends, Zucchini eventually learns to trust and love as he searches for a new family of his own.

Country: Switzerland,France

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Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...a little miracle of gentleness, tenderness and intense, traditional Frenchness.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Robbie Collin

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...a stop-motion stunner as heartbreaking as it is beautiful...

Read full review at The Telegraph

Critic David Parkinson

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...with their big eyes and subtle stop-motion movements, the Plasticine characters are hugely expressive, while the action is dotted with joyous set-pieces...

Read full review at Empire

Critic David Jenkins

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There’s magic in every stop-motion frame of this miniature gem...

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Mark Kermode

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...this beautifully tender and empathetic film addresses kids and adults alike in clear and compassionate tones that span – and perhaps heal – generations.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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This French movie uses remarkably expressive stop-motion animation to create an honesty and sense of whimsy that help offset the darkness of the intrinsic story.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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My Life as a Zucchini is a heartwarming and humorous animated film about a young boy named Courgette who is sent to live in a foster home after his mother's death. Despite the challenges he faces, Courgette learns to trust and love with the help of his new friends and a kind police officer named Raymond. Along the way, he also discovers his first crush on a girl named Camille, who has her own difficult past. As they navigate their new lives together, they encounter various obstacles but ultimately find happiness and a sense of belonging. With its vibrant animation and memorable characters, this movie is sure to charm audiences of all ages.

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