Amélie

Released in 2001, Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain (The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain), or Amélie, as it is known in the English-speaking world, is a quirky French romantic comedy, or a modern fairy tale, starring Audrey Tautou. It draws on the attractions of the touristic areas of Paris (Montmartre), in a somewhat idealized depiction of contemporary Parisian life.

Related Topics:
2001 - French - Romantic comedy - Fairy tale - Audrey Tautou - Paris - Montmartre

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The film is also known for its creative use of computer-generated imagery. Amélie was nominated for five Academy awards and was nominated or awarded by every major film association.

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The film was originally released in France in April, 2001. It was released in Britain in October of that year, and in the USA in November. The film's American distributor is Miramax.

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