Screening of Amelie, or the Character of the Rain + Q&A with Mailys Vallade

As part of the fourth edition of the Princeton French Film Festival, you are invited to the exceptional screening of Amelie, or the Character of the Rain (2025), followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Mailys Vallade.

Synopsis: Adapted from Belgian author Amélie Nothomb’s novel Métaphysique des tubes (2000). The world is a perplexing, peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate ignites her wild sense of curiosity. As she develops a deep attachment to her family’s housekeeper, Nishio-san, Amélie discovers the wonders of nature as well as the emotional truths hidden beneath the surface of her family’s idyllic life as foreigners in post-war Japan. Adapted from the autobiographical novel by Amélie Nothomb and brought to life in the completely original animated style of directors Mailys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, Little Amélie tells a tender, poignant and visually stunning story about the healing power of human connection.

Organized by the Princeton University's Princeton Film Festival organization. We thank our sponsors and partners for their support (complete list ). Open to everyone regardless of identity. All rooms are wheelchair-friendly and attendees can contact us at [email protected] for special accommodations (preferably 48 hours before the scheduled event). Please be aware that pictures might be taken before, during, and after the event.

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