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My Life as a Zucchini

Original title: Ma vie de Courgette
  • 20162016
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
25K
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Ma vie de Courgette (2016)
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  • Animation
  • Comedy
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After losing his mother, a young boy is sent to an orphanage with other orphans his age where he begins to learn the meaning of trust and true love.After losing his mother, a young boy is sent to an orphanage with other orphans his age where he begins to learn the meaning of trust and true love.After losing his mother, a young boy is sent to an orphanage with other orphans his age where he begins to learn the meaning of trust and true love.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
25K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Claude Barras(a film by)
  • Writers
    • Céline Sciamma(screenplay)
    • Claude Barras(contributing writer)
    • Morgan Navarro(contributing writer)
  • Stars
    • Gaspard Schlatter(voice)
    • Sixtine Murat(voice)
    • Paulin Jaccoud(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Claude Barras(a film by)
  • Writers
    • Céline Sciamma(screenplay)
    • Claude Barras(contributing writer)
    • Morgan Navarro(contributing writer)
  • Stars
    • Gaspard Schlatter(voice)
    • Sixtine Murat(voice)
    • Paulin Jaccoud(voice)
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    • 69User reviews
    • 233Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 23 wins & 23 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Gaspard Schlatter
    • Courgetteas Courgette
    • (voice)
    Sixtine Murat
    • Camilleas Camille
    • (voice)
    Paulin Jaccoud
    • Simonas Simon
    • (voice)
    Michel Vuillermoz
    • Raymondas Raymond
    • (voice)
    Raul Ribera
    • Ahmedas Ahmed
    • (voice)
    Estelle Hennard
    • Aliceas Alice
    • (voice)
    Elliot Sanchez
    • Jujubeas Jujube
    • (voice)
    Lou Wick
    • Béatriceas Béatrice
    • (voice)
    Brigitte Rosset
    • Tante Idaas Tante Ida
    • (voice)
    Natacha Koutchoumov
    Natacha Koutchoumov
    • Maman de Courgetteas Maman de Courgette
    • (voice)
    • (as Natacha Varga-Koutchoumov)
    Monica Budde
    • Mme Papineauas Mme Papineau
    • (voice)
    Adrien Barazzone
    • Mr. Paulas Mr. Paul
    • (voice)
    Véronique Montel
    • Rosyas Rosy
    • (voice)
    Romane Cretegny
    • Filletteas Fillette
    • (voice)
    Evelyne Bouvier
    • Maman de la filletteas Maman de la fillette
    • (voice)
    Léonard Geneux
    • Garçonas Garçon
    • (voice)
    Anne-Laure Brasey
    • La foraineas La foraine
    • (voice)
    Jean-Claude Issenmann
    • Le jugeas Le juge
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Claude Barras(a film by)
    • Writers
      • Céline Sciamma(screenplay)
      • Claude Barras(contributing writer)
      • Morgan Navarro(contributing writer)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Official submission of Switzerland for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category of the 89th Academy Awards in 2017.
    • Goofs
      When Courgette arrives at Les Fontaines the other children are shown in the close up shot of the window in mirror form (Alice's parting to the right, Simon's quiff to the left and Jujube's plaster on the left).
    • Quotes

      Raymond: Your mum is no longer there, Icare.

      Courgette: My name is Courgette!

      Raymond: Courgette... Did your mum call you that? Hm. My name is Raymond.

      Courgette: Did your mum call you that?

    • Crazy credits
      About halfway through the credits, we see an animated sequence based, apparently, on the lead actor's audition tape.
    • Connections
      Featured in Making of: Ma vie de Courgette (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Salut à toi
      Written by Fanfan & Loran

      Performed by Bérurier Noir

    User reviews69

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Seeking a second chance for the normal life.
    Whenever I review a Stop-motion animated film, I always start with by saying it is a dying art form that needs a bigger lift from us. It gave a new life for filmmaking when there were no technology like computers hundred years ago for the creation of giant creatures to all the fantasy and magical world. I am glad that every year someone coming forward to show the world how beautiful these are.

    I think there's a quota for it and 2D animation for the Oscars. Otherwise, these formats would die sooner than we expected, so that recognition in the big stage. Every year at least one film from these two categories makes out. This year it was a double jackpot for Stop-motion animation. Including this, 'Kubo and the Two Strings' was the other one to shine in the world's biggest film awards ceremony. But winning the trophy is almost impossible in this 3D animated film world. Anyway, I'm happy for this, that I enjoyed watching it.

    It was a short film, that ran for just one hour. First, we have to understand filmmaking in this form is a most challenging one than any other. It is a manual work. I mean people get in there and frame by frame do all the work. So for this one hour film, they had done the great hard work and it paid off well by got nominated for the Oscars. It was also Switzerland's official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film, but failed to make progress in that race.

    The screenplay was based on the book. A simple story with a strong message. This is the tale of a boy with full of dreams and after his alcoholic mother died, he is taken to the orphanage. That is the last place he wanted to be where he meets a mean boy and soon becomes his close friend. Being young kids, they tend to play some pranks with officials, visitors and themselves. That's one of the ways to cope with for where they have ended. So the remaining is to tell us would they get a second chance in their lives.

    ❝I don't know why I'm crying. Sometimes people cry because they're happy.❞

    When some take up a project like this, they are not offered to make mistakes in choosing a weak screenplay. Because there are thousands of films in production around the world and in those, a handful of animated films, but probably he's only one up for a Stop-motion animated feature. Which means everyone with the knowledge of his commitment will be looking forward to it. So the filmmakers have opted to adapt a novel, which is always a best option in filmmaking.

    The next is the characters. Making them come alive, particularly initial stage, the creation of models. Yep, they have done that job as well so well. Gooding looking ones, especially among the kids for having similarity with their vision. The frame rate was good. Very smoother for viewing. So technically it was a flawless for the normal watch. An impressive storyline, which might serve as a tearjerker for a few.

    There's a little romance, but from the children's perspective of having a crush. Since the girl character was introduced, the narration takes a fresh look. The following event becomes even more adventurous and fun filled till the end. The voice-over was excellent. From the dialogues to the film scenes very impressive. It marks the directional debut for a short filmmaker. An appreciable work and I hope he makes more like them with new technics than migrating to computer animations.

    One of the advantages is it is a short and sweet film, but those who love such films might feel it is too short. Most importantly, there're not clichés like what we've seen films that takes place in the orphanages. The opening was shocking. If it was a real life, the boy would have ended in a different place. Still the emotional parts were less explored, yet very convincing for not leaning too much on that facet.

    The film is one of the best in its kind, but I agree it's not a masterpiece. Not if you have seen plenty of Stop-motion animations in your life. Yet it can't be neglected that easily and surely it is for everyone. I know there are folks who thinks this format of films are for little ones, but the truth is they are still in the pre 90s mindset. This is good, give it a try and you might love it. Anyway, for its rareness itself highly recommended, then you decided how do you liked it or not.

    7/10
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    • Reno-Rangan
    • Apr 24, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 24, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Switzerland
      • France
    • Official sites
      • GKIDS (United States)
      • Indie Sales (France)
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • My Name Is Zucchini
    • Filming locations
      • Rhône-Alpes Studios, Lyon, France
    • Production companies
      • Rita Productions
      • Blue Spirit Animation
      • Gébéka Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €6,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $309,766
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $31,853
      • Feb 26, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,873,157
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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