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Film Details
Year
2003
Duration
80 minutes
Genres
Animation
Language
French (English subtitles)
Certificate
UNAVAILABLE TO STREAM
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Synopsis
This visually driven animation uses very few words but a whole lot of expression to tell the story of Madame Souza, a little old French lady who dotes on her grandson, Champion. After she gifts the boy a tricycle as a child, he grows up to take part in the legendary cycle race the Tour de France - only to get himself kidnapped along the way. But his intrepid grandma and faithful dog Bruno are hot on the heels of the perpetrators, tracking them to a chaotic metropolis where the French mafia are running a shady operation. Here they meet three very eccentric musicians, who will become invaluable in this against-all-odds rescue mission. Celebrated for its intricately hand-drawn mise-en-scène and oddball comedy, this unique film is regarded as a cult classic and is a must-see for students exploring arthouse cinema and different animation styles.
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Classification
Contains mild (animated) nudity and some moderate violence
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