My Life as a Zucchini
– After his mother’s death, Zucchini is befriended by a kind police officer, Raymond, who accompanie..
After his mother’s death, Zucchini is befriended by a kind police officer, Raymond, who accompanies him to his new foster home filled with other orphans his age. There, with the help of his newfound friends, Zucchini eventually learns to trust and love as he searches for a new family of his own.
24 Feb 2017
French, English
Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
Claude Barras
Céline Sciamma (screenplay writer), Germano Zullo (contributing writer), Claude Barras (contributing writer), Morgan Navarro (contributing writer), Gilles Paris (novel), Michael Sinterniklaas (english script adaptation), Christian La Monte (english script adaptation)
Gaspard Schlatter, Sixtine Murat, Paulin Jaccoud, Michel Vuillermoz
Courgette (Zucchini) is an intriguing nickname for a 9-year-old boy. Although his unique story is surprisingly universal. After his mother's disappearance, Courgette is befriended by a police officer Raymond, who accompanies him to his new foster home filled with other orphans his age. At first he struggles to find his place in this strange, at times, hostile environment. Yet with Raymond's help and his new-found friends, Courgette eventually learns to trust and might find true love.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 20 wins & 18 nominations.
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