My Life as a Zucchini

a Feature Film in Stop Motion – 66′ – directed by Claude Barras

Synopsis

Based on «Autobiography of a Zucchini» by Gilles Paris, published by Librairie Plon

Courgette is an intriguing nickname for a 9-year-old boy. Although his unique story is surprisingly universal. After his mother’s sudden death, Courgette is befriended by a kind police officer Raymond, who accompanies Courgette to his new foster home filled with other orphans his age. At first Courgette struggles to find his place in this, at times, strange and hostile environment. Yet with Raymond’s help and his new found friends, Courgette eventually learns to trust, finds true love and at last a new family of his own.

Festivals and Awards

2 César in 2017 for the Best Animated Film and the Best Adaptations
69th Cannes International Film Festival (Director’s Fortnight – 2016)
Oscars and Golden Globes Nominations for the best Animated Movie
40th Annecy International Film Festival – Crystal & Public Awards
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Technical Form

French Release (France) | October 16, 2016
Director | Claude Barras
Producters | Blue Spirit Productions, Gebeka Films, Rita Productions, KNM

Adaptation | Based on «Autobiography of a Zucchini» by Gilles Paris, published by Librairie Plon
Scenario | Céline Sciamma in collaboration with Morgan Navarro, Germano Zullo and Claude Barras
Original Score | Sophie Hunger

International Sales | Indie Sales
Partners | Helium Films, Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, RTS, France 3 cinéma, Canal+, Ciné+, CNC, Région Poitou-Charentes, Département de la Charente, le Pôle Image Magelis, Eurimages, France Télévision Distribution
French Distribution | Gebeka Films