A heart-wrenching stop-motion odyssey where oversized eyes reflect the profound resilience of childhood, blending somber social realism with the vibrant, healing power of a newly discovered family.

My Life as a Zucchini

Ma vie de courgette

"SOMETIMES WE CRY BECAUSE WE'RE HAPPY."

22 September 2016 France 66 min 7.8 (1,461)

Director: Claude Barras

Cast: Gaspard Schlatter, Sixtine Murat, Paulin Jaccoud, Michel Vuillermoz, Raul Ribera

Drama Animation Family Comedy Childhood Trauma and Resilience Found Family Solidarity and Empathy Grief and Acceptance

Budget: $8,000,000

Box Office: $5,873,256

My Life as a Zucchini — Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

On est tous pareils, y a plus personne pour nous aimer.

— Simon

Context

Simon says this to Zucchini early on to explain why the children at the home are so close yet so defensive.

Meaning

This quote serves as the thematic heartbeat of the film, acknowledging the children's shared abandonment and the bond it creates.

C'est ma maman qui m'appelait comme ça.

— Zucchini

Context

Zucchini tells Raymond and the orphanage staff that he prefers the name "Zucchini" over his real name, Icare.

Meaning

Highlights his complex loyalty to his mother. Despite her abuse, the nickname is a precious link to his origins.

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