Amélie is a 2001 romantic comedy film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Its original French title is Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain meaning "The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain". Written by Jeunet with Guillaume Laurant, the film is a whimsical depiction of contemporary Parisian life, set in Montmartre. It tells the story of a shy waitress, played by Audrey Tautou, who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better, while struggling with her own isolation. The film was an international co-production between companies in France and Germany.
Amélie won best film at the European Film Awards; it won four César Awards (including Best Film and Best Director), two BAFTA Awards (including Best Original Screenplay), and was nominated for five Academy Awards.
Nominated for five Academy Awards: Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Original Screenplay, Best Sound. Other Awards European Film Awards, People's Choice award at Toronto International Film Festival, Crystal Globe Award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and César Award for Best Film, Best Director, Best Music and Best Production Design.
"THE FEEL-GOOD MOVIE OF THE YEAR!" - PREMIERE
"THE BEST 1,000 MOVIES EVER MADE." -THE NEW YORK TIMES
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