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My Life As a Zucchini

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Meet Zucchini and his friends in this endearing film that won the Cristal for a Feature Film in 2016!

Directed by Claude Barras, My Life As a Zucchini has already touched thousands of festivalgoers and won over a good number of movie-buffs!

In 2016, the film won the Cristal for a Feature Film and the Audience Award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, and in 2017 it won the César for Best Animated Film and Best Adaptation.

Don't miss Charlotte Desigaud’s photographic exhibition to discover the secrets of how the film was made.

Zucchini is an intriguing nickname, but when it comes from your mother, you are attached to it. In the foster home where he arrives, Zucchini meets orphans like himself, who can be tough on the outside, but are soft inside. In learning about life and happiness, children discover friendship and even love.

If you haven’t seen it yet, it is a must-see! If you have, we’re sure that Zucchini would be thrilled to see you again. Enjoy the film!