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- 2017
- PG-13
- GKIDS
- 1 h 6 m
- 2017
- PG-13
- GKIDS
- 1 h 6 m
Summary After his mother’s sudden death, Zucchini is befriended by a police officer, Raymond, who accompanies him to his new foster home, filled with other orphans his age. At first he struggles to find his place in this at times strange and hostile environment. But with Raymond’s help and his newfound friends, Zucchini eventually learns to trus...
Directed By: Claude Barras
- 2017
- PG-13
- GKIDS
- 1 h 6 m
- 2017
- PG-13
- GKIDS
- 1 h 6 m
My Life as a Zucchini
8.3
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Summary After his mother’s sudden death, Zucchini is befriended by a police officer, Raymond, who accompanies him to his new foster home, filled with other orphans his age. At first he struggles to find his place in this at times strange and hostile environment. But with Raymond’s help and his newfound friends, Zucchini eventually learns to trus...
Directed By: Claude Barras
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 28 Critic Reviews
85
100% Positive
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 28 Critic Reviews
85
100% Positive
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
It may not sound like it, but calling this barely 70-minute Swiss stop-motion film “heavy” — as in substantial and almost swollen with feeling — is a true compliment.
As unexpectedly enchanting as its title is initially perplexing, My Life as a Zucchini is short but oh so satisfyingly bittersweet, an example of the kind of movie magic that's always hard to find.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 88 User Ratings
8.3
95% Positive
84 Ratings
84 Ratings
2% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
2% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 88 User Ratings
8.3
95% Positive
84 Ratings
84 Ratings
2% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
2% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
I cried during the movie. This movie simply touched my heart by telling a simple story. It's not a bad ending, but the ending is still so sad when kids still in the orphanage asked their teacher whether she'll abandon her child. This is definitely my favorite stop-motion movie
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Fantastic movie. It made a very good job in making me care about the characters. Every character feels compelling and realistic and has an understandable motivation. The visual style gives this movie its own personality. I loved how it's animated and the look of everything from the characters to the sets. Don't be fooled by its colorful and lighthearted appearance, because this is not a kids movie. I can't say it's an adult film, because it isn't either, but it's refreshing, at least in film animation, to see a movie starring a bunch of kids to be more adult-oriented and mature. There isn't a single moment that feels dull or unnecessary. The pacing is great because it always moves forward to tell us something new about the characters. The innocence of the kids is well captured here. I cared about these children and that was a shocker for me because kids in movies have the reputation to be annoying, but here, they are well developed and everyone has a distinct personality. I was genuinely shocked to learn about everything that they went through and I really wanted to see them accomplish what they want.
This is a fantastic movie anyone should watch. My only issue with it is that it's way too short, but I think it doesn't really bother me because the story it tells in that short runtime, it's genuinely interesting, thought-provoking and heartwarming. Seriously watch it, specially if you are interested in animation.
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Regardless of language, this film speaks volumes about the human condition. About childhood. About loss. About family. About unconditional love.
What one takes away from My Life As a Courgette might be a casually simple and forward affair, but a deeper, more considered look at Barras’ moving tale reveals an emotional resonance and non-saccharine uplift that is mostly rare in today’s animation world. Consider it a diamond in the rough.
Beautifully animated, scored and written, Barras’ little movie has a big heart. C’est fantastique.
Along with the kids’ sorrow, Barras works uplift and lightness into the story, and there are moments of great joy. In the end, it’s positivity that prevails.
The movie is a pleasure to look at, and often genuinely sweet, but it’s also akin to scaring the crap out of a little kid for 30 seconds and then smothering her with cotton candy for an hour. Skip the first part and you don’t need the second part, either.
A stop motion animation drama about a young boy who loses his mother and is sent to a children’s home. The trailer gives the impression of an overly depressing and dark film but I can assure you this is far from the case. I’ve never seen a film as heart-warming as it is sad. The animation is beautiful, the interaction between the children feels so real you’re brought into this story immediately and you start to forget you’re watching a film. It also deals with the difficult subject matter very well. A genuinely moving film that will stay with you long after the credits have finished. Highly recommended.
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A masterpiece of stop-motion. Stimulating touching story in 66 minutes of lost innocence, fellowship, love and hope. Lots of laughs and tears. Some parts may be not suitable for kids U8.
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What an awesome animation. If Zootopia has a big message, this movie has a bigger one, running away from the metaphorical way to express itself, to a more realist one.
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In just 66 minutes, 'My Life as a Zucchini' impressively pulls no punches in delivering a raw, often dark, story that is told with contrasting, colourful, and original stop-motion animation. For what it sacrifices in rushed pacing and runtime, it balances itself out with memorable children characters, scenes, and a depth that is on par with films twice its length.
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85/100
My day got better in an hour. This movie is very beautiful, and it managed to get me a tear. It also shows the good parts of life and the bad parts... not everything is pink. As I have said, stop-motion is my favorite method of creating a movie and I will not change my mind.
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Production Company
Rita Productions,
Blue Spirit Animation,
Gébéka Films,
KNM,
Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS),
SRG - SSR,
Rhône-Alpes Cinéma,
France 3 Cinéma,
Hélium Films,
Office Fédéral de la Culture,
Cinéforom,
Loterie Suisse Romande,
Eurimages,
Canal+,
France Télévisions,
Ciné+,
Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC),
Indie Sales,
Indie Invest,
Suissimage,
Région Rhône-Alpes,
Département de la Charente,
Région Poitou-Charentes
Release Date Feb 24, 2017
Duration 1 h 6 m
Rating PG-13
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
Annecy International Animated Film Festival
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
