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Petite Maman(2021)
Status: Released
Date: 2021-06-02
71%
440 Votes
Time: 1h 12m
Experience a fairytale of wonder and innocence.
Overview:
After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a strangely familiar girl her own age in the woods. Instantly forming a connection with this mysterious new friend, Nelly embarks on a fantastical journey of discovery which helps her come to terms with this newfound loss.
Languages: French, Portuguese, English.
Countries:
France
Budget: $3,100,000.00
Revenue: $1,024,575.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Petite Maman
Top 8 Billed Cast
Joséphine Sanz
Nelly
Gabrielle Sanz
Marion
Nina Meurisse
Mother
Stéphane Varupenne
Father
Margot Abascal
Grandmother
Guylène Péan
Dame maison de retraite
Video Trailer Petite Maman
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Official UK Trailer
Official US Trailer
Celine Sciamma on how the idea for Petite Maman came to her in a dream
Céline Sciamma on Petite Maman at NYFF59
In Conversation with Céline Sciamma
TIFF 2021 Q&A
All 7 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
Official UK Trailer - Trailer
Official US Trailer - Trailer
Celine Sciamma on how the idea for Petite Maman came to her in a dream - Featurette
Céline Sciamma on Petite Maman at NYFF59 - Featurette
In Conversation with Céline Sciamma - Featurette
TIFF 2021 Q&A - Featurette
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