Movie: Petite Maman

Top 8 Billed Cast

Joséphine Sanz
Joséphine Sanz

Nelly

Gabrielle Sanz
Gabrielle Sanz

Marion

Nina Meurisse
Nina Meurisse

The Mother

Stéphane Varupenne
Stéphane Varupenne

The Father

Margot Abascal
Margot Abascal

The Grandmother

Florès Cardo
Florès Cardo

Lady in Retirement Home

Josée Schuller
Josée Schuller

Lady in Retirement Home

Guylène Péan
Guylène Péan

Lady in Retirement Home

Video Trailer Petite Maman

Video: Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Official UK Trailer

Official UK Trailer

Official US Trailer

Official US Trailer

Celine Sciamma on how the idea for Petite Maman came to her in a dream

Celine Sciamma on how the idea for Petite Maman came to her in a dream

Céline Sciamma on Petite Maman at NYFF59

Céline Sciamma on Petite Maman at NYFF59

In Conversation with Céline Sciamma

In Conversation with Céline Sciamma

TIFF 2021 Q&A

TIFF 2021 Q&A

All 7 videos

Official Trailer

Official Trailer - Trailer

Official UK Trailer

Official UK Trailer - Trailer

Official US Trailer

Official US Trailer - Trailer

Celine Sciamma on how the idea for Petite Maman came to her in a dream

Celine Sciamma on how the idea for Petite Maman came to her in a dream - Featurette

Céline Sciamma on Petite Maman at NYFF59

Céline Sciamma on Petite Maman at NYFF59 - Featurette

In Conversation with Céline Sciamma

In Conversation with Céline Sciamma - Featurette

TIFF 2021 Q&A

TIFF 2021 Q&A - Featurette

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