Amélie
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Amélie is a 2001 romance film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, starring Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
Amélie is a 2001 French-language romantic comedy film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Written by Jeunet with Guillaume Laurant, the film is a whimsical depiction of contemporary Parisian life, set in Montmartre. It tells the story of Amélie Poulain, played by Audrey Tautou, a shy and quirky waitress who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better while dealing with her own isolation. The film features an ensemble cast of supporting roles, including Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus, Lorella Cravotta, Serge Merlin, Jamel Debbouze, Claire Maurier, Clotilde Mollet, Isabelle Nanty, Dominique Pinon, Artus de Penguern, Yolande Moreau, Urbain Cancelier, and Maurice Bénichou.
Production
Written by Guillaume Laurant and Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the film was produced by Victoires Productions. Yann Tiersen composed the score. Bruno Delbonnel handled the cinematography. The film runs 122 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $10,000,000, Amélie grossed $173,921,954 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
The film's influence spread across the century; its narrative and tone echo in much later cinema.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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