Film screening – My Life as a Zucchini
March 31, 2017
Swiss film ‘My Life As a Zucchini’
At 6:30 pm
Location
Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, Near Airforce Bal Bharati School, New Delhi, Delhi 110003
Contact
+91 11 2468 2002
habitatprogrammes@gmail.com
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Swiss film ‘My Life As a Zucchini’ to be screened at the 1st Habitat International Film Festival in Delhi
Friday 31 March 2017 at 6:30 pm
Venue: Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
As part of 1st Habitat International Film Festival
Festival dates 24 March to 2 April 2017
Entry as per festival rules
Ma vie de Courgette (original title)
PG-13 | 1h 10min | Animation, Family |
My Life as a Zucchini is a 2016 stop motion animated film directed by Claude Barras. It was screened in the Directors’ Fortnight section at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. The film has been nominated for the Best Animated Feature Film at the 89th Academy Awards. It was also selected as the Swiss entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards, making the December shortlist.
Synopsis
After his mother disappears, a young boy is sent to a foster home with other orphans his age where he begins to learn the meaning of trust and true love.
Film credits
Director: Claude Barras
Writers: Gilles Paris (novel)
Screenplay: Céline Sciamma
Music by: Sophie Hunger
Cinematography: David Toutevoix
Art Direction: Ludovic Chemarin
Production Management: Théo Ciret
Awards: Satellite Award for Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature, European Film Award for Best Animated Feature Film
Nominations: Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film 2017, Academy Award for Best Animated Feature 2017, César Award for Best Adaptation 2017, César Award for Best Animated Film 2017.
Partners: An Embassy of Switzerland and Pro Helvetia – Swiss Arts Council presentation in partnership with Habitat World, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
