A French animated tale about Madame Souza, and her chubby young grandson Champion, who seems uninterested in all hobbies until he develops a passion for cycling and becomes so good he enters the Tour de France.
From director Sylvain Chomet, the man who brought us the beguiling Belleville Rendezvou, comes another slice of whimsy and magic, The Illusionist.
Celebrated directors from around the world have come together to portray Paris in a way never before imagined.
Whilst taking part in the Tour De France, Champion is kidnaped by the mafia. His loving grandma who has raised him since his parents died, Madame Souza, and her overweight dog, Bruno, embark on a journey to track him down. They get as far as the town of Belleville, but the trail goes cold. Then they meet the Triplets - three elderly sisters who have retired from the vaudeville scene - and together they begin their hunt afresh. Eventually they manage to discover where Champion is being held and attempt their daring rescue. As well as being one for older children and adults alike, this charming and delightful film is also an homage to the history of cinema and will keep the most hardened film buff entertained.
A French animated tale about Madame Souza, and her chubby young grandson Champion, who seems uninterested in all hobbies until he develops a passion for cycling and becomes so good he enters the Tour de France.
An animated comedy set in France during the 1960s this is the story about a boy called Champion. His grandmother Madame Souza encourages Champion to take part in the Tour de France. Unfortunately Champion is kidnapped by gangsters and so Madame Souza and a jazz trio called the Triplets Of Belleville set out to rescue him...
French comedy drama written and directed by Sylvain Chomet. Guillaume Gouix stars as Paul, a 30-something musician who lives in Paris with his two aristocratic aunts, Annie and Anna (Bernadette Lafont and Hélène Vincent). Although grateful that they have provided for him since he was two-years-old, Paul now wants to live his own life and tries to break free from his daily routine. His outlook begins to change when he meets his mysterious neighbour Madame Proust (Anne Le Ny), who tells him that she has a recipe for herbal tea that, when consumed with music, can reveal supressed memories. Will bringing back memories that Paul has long forgotten help him move on with his life or will it just make his present existence more unbearable? The cast also includes Fanny Touron and Kea Kaing.
It is the 1960s in France and a young boy called Champion lives with his grandmother Madame Souza dreaming of winning the Tour de France. But before he competes he is kidnapped by the Mafia and taken to Belleville where his cycling skills are utilised. Madame Souza plans to rescue Champion with the help of 1930s jazz trio The Triplets of Belleville and her trusty dog Bruno.
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