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."
Director:
Claude Barras
Cast:
Gaspard Schlatter, Sixtine Murat, Paulin Jaccoud, Michel Vuillermoz, Raul Ribera
Drama
Animation
Family
Comedy
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.