Synopsis
At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?
Amélie (2001) is a 2h 2min comedy feature film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others.
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Awards
Amanda Award for Best Foreign Feature Film, Silver nugget for the best foreign film, European Film Award for Best Film, European Film Award for Best Director, European Film Award for Best Cinematographer, European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director
Setting
Paris, Montmartre
Filming location
Cologne, Paris, Montmartre, Porte des Lilas - Cinéma, Gare d'Ermont - Eaubonne
Production
France 3 Cinéma, Canal+, Miramax, UGC Images, Tapioca Films, MMC Movies
Original language
French
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