Belleville

It is very rare that I watch a film twice, or read a book again. There are so many I haven’t yet seen or read that I’m more keen in exploring in the unknown ones than in revisiting a favourite one. However, The Triplets of Belleville is such an incredible animation, that I can’t help but recommend it to people who don’t know it. For that reason, I have seen it again twice in the last fortnight, to wow my guests. The plan worked, and who wouldn’t be amazed at this incredible story, full of surreal characters and even more imaginative situations. This is not a Disneyfied saga of good versus evil and predictable outcomes. The triplets and the main characters unravel a world where strong and mild personalities coexist and collaborate, and where differences are not destined to marginalise. Most importantly, the drawings are really superb, both in quality (the textures, the lighting, the un-jerky movement, the impeccable finish…) and in design. The inventiveness is delirious. C’est merveilleux!

Older women take centre stage with their strength, resourfulness and wit!

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