Introduction: This special screening will be introduced by Liam Hall, Course Leader for BA Animation and BA Illustration at Sheffield Hallam University, alongside a screening of high-quality local student short films ahead of the feature. In partnership with the Sheffield Creative Industries Institute.
Driven by the joy and confusion of a little girl’s discovery of the world and her place within it, Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han’s poetic, astoundingly beautiful animation feels like it’s arrived from a different planet.
In late 1960s Japan, toddler Amélie finds the world a peaceful, perplexing mystery until a rapturous encounter with chocolate (relatable) ignites her wild sense of curiosity about, well, everything. Exploring the wonders of nature, Amélie also develops a deep bond with her family’s housekeeper, Nishio-san, and begins to understand the painful history beneath the surface of their idyllic existence as foreigners in post-war Japan.
Adapted from the autobiographical novel by Amélie Nothomb, bringing a toddler’s experience of the world brilliantly to life, Maïlys Vallate and Liane-Cho Han’s Little Amélie is a poignant and wondrous story about the healing power of connection.
Special Event: Join us for a special Little Amelie event on Sun 15 Feb for an introduction to animation by an expert.
Animation For All
Inspired by the abundance of incredible animated films coming to Showroom’s screens in 2026, Animation for All is a mini-season running throughout February and March celebrating the bold, beautiful, boundary pushing works.
Director Maïlys Vallade, Liane-Cho Han
Year 2025
Duration
1h 18m
Language French with English Subtitles
Cast Loïse Charpentier, Victoria Grosbois, Yumi Fujimori