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Petite Maman

Petite Maman

Experience a fairytale of wonder and innocence.

20217.11h 12m

Overview

After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a strangely familiar girl her own age in the woods. Instantly forming a connection with this mysterious new friend, Nelly embarks on a fantastical journey of discovery which helps her come to terms with this newfound loss.

Directed by Céline Sciamma
Written by Céline Sciamma
Produced by Bénédicte Couvreur
Box OfficeBudget: $3.1MRevenue: $1.0M

Top Cast

Joséphine Sanz

Joséphine Sanz

Nelly

Gabrielle Sanz

Gabrielle Sanz

Marion

Nina Meurisse

Nina Meurisse

Mother

Stéphane Varupenne

Stéphane Varupenne

Father

Margot Abascal

Margot Abascal

Grandmother

F

Florès Cardo

Dame maison de retraite

J

Josée Schuller

Dame maison de retraite

Guylène Péan

Guylène Péan

Dame maison de retraite

Themes & Keywords

griefmagic realismchildhoodwoman directormother daughter relationship

About Petite Maman

Petite Maman is a drama, fantasy film released in 2021 exploring themes of grief, magic realism, childhood, woman director, mother daughter relationship. Directed by Céline Sciamma, it stars Joséphine Sanz, Gabrielle Sanz, Nina Meurisse. After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a strangely familiar girl her own age in the woods. Instantly forming a connection with this mysterious new friend, Nelly embarks on a fantastical journey of discovery which helps her come to terms with this newfound loss.

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