Little Amélie or the Character of Rain

Australian Premiere of English-language Dub

"Feels at times like Terrence Malick meets Hayao Miyazaki for tykes” – The Hollywood Reporter

After premiering at the Cannes Film Festival and screening to acclaim all over the world – picking up an Academy Award nomination in the process – this beautiful adaptation of Belgian writer Amélie Nothomb’s autobiographic novel about growing up in Japan screens in English for the first time in Australia.

Amélie is a little Belgian girl born in Japan. Thanks to her friend Nishio-san, life is a series of adventures and discoveries. On her third birthday, a single event changes Amélie’s life, and happiness and tragedy hang in the balance.

Beautiful 2D animation resembling watercolour paintings bring to life Amélie’s perspective, where imagination and reality blend together seamlessly, in all its vibrancy.

Parental guidance: Contains some mature themes.

Festival Appearances/Awards
Academy Awards 2026 – Nominee
Best Animated Feature Film BAFTA Awards 2026 – Nominee
Best Animated Feature Film  Golden Globe Awards 2026 – Nominee
Best Motion Picture – Animated Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025 – Winner
Audience Award Cannes Film Festival 2025 – Official Selection