Eleanor's Secret (2009)
"Kérity, la maison des contes" (original title)

Natanaël, seven, still doesn't know how to read. His eccentric old aunt bequeaths her house to his parents and her book collection to the young boy. Nat discovers that the books serve as a ... See full summary »

Director:

Dominique Monfery

Writers:

Anik Leray (story), Anik Leray (screenplay),

Stars:

Paul Bandey, Pascal Berger, Lorànt Deutsch

Cast

Credited cast:
Paul Bandey	...	(voice)
Pascal Berger	...	(voice)
Lorànt Deutsch	...	(voice) (as Lorant Deutsch)
Joanne Farrell	...	(voice)
Christine Flowers	...	(voice)
David Gasman	...	(voice)
Julie Gayet	...	(voice)
Gonzales	...	L'ogre (voice)
Gursharan Mann	...	(voice)
Jeanne Moreau	...	Éléonore (voice)
Denis Podalydès	...	(voice)
Doug Rand	...	(voice)
Pierre Richard	...	Adrien (voice)
Liliane Rovère	...	La fée Carabosse (voice)
Allan Wenger	...	(voice)

Storyline

Natanaël, seven, still doesn't know how to read. His eccentric old aunt bequeaths her house to his parents and her book collection to the young boy. Nat discovers that the books serve as a shelter for all the heroes found in children's literature. They are the original characters and are counting on him for protection. For if they leave the library, they will disappear along with their stories forever! When his parents start selling off the books, Nathanaël, who is shrunk by the evil witch Carabosse, braves everything to save his tiny friends.

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Plot Keywords:

book | witch | character name in title

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Genres:

Animation | Family

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Details

Official Sites:

GKIDS [United States] Official site [France]

Country:

France Italy

Language:

French

Release Date:

17 December 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kérity, la casa de los cuentos

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gaumont-Alphanim, Lanterna Magica, Canal+

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Natanael enters the secret room for the first time, he inserts the key in the keyhole, then swings the door open. However, as the door is swinging open in the next scene, the key disappears.

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Connections

Referenced in Estrenos Críticos: Especial Series Americanas (2011)

User Reviews

Family fun

I viewed this film with my 9-yr old daughter as part of the 2012 DC Filmfest. We both loved it for its heartwarming story and the outstanding animation. Originally made in French, the version which we saw is entirely in English with no subtitles.

Through the generosity of Aunt Eleanor, Nat is introduced to many of the characters of classic literature, such as Alice (of Wonderland), the White Rabbit, Pinocchio, Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, and the Little Match Girl. His vivid imagination makes up for being very slow to learn how to read, about which his older sister teases him without mercy. The setting on the beach allows the adventurers to encounter some creatures who add to the suspense as time is running out to save the day.

We highly recommend this to be seen with your family.