My Life as a Zucchini

After his mother’s sudden death, Zucchini 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 at times strange and hostile environment. But with Raymond’s help and his newfound friends, Zucchini eventually learns to trust and love, as he searches for a new family of his own.

From its debut in Director’s Fortnight at Cannes to winning audience awards at Annecy, Melbourne and Angoulême, this accomplished debut feature from director Claude Barras, based on a script from acclaimed writer/director Céline Sciamma (Girlhood, Tomboy), has received an overwhelming response from audiences worldwide, and is shortlisted as Switzerland’s official entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards®. Brought to life through memorable character designs and expressive stop-motion animation, the story soars with laughter, sorrow, and joy, and stands as a testament to the resilience of the human heart.

NOTHING SHORT OF A MIRACLE!
- The Hollywood Reporter

AN UNEQUIVOCAL DELIGHT!
-The Playlist

A TRIUMPH! My Life As a Zucchini is as delightful as it is affecting!
-Screen Daily

Official Selection at Sundance Film Festival, Cannes, TIFF, Annecy

Screening with the short film The Genie in a Tin of Ravioli

Director: Claude Barras

Synopsis: Armand works in a pasta factory. Every night when he comes back home, Armand opens a tin of raviolis for his dinner. But tonight, instead of raviolis he is served a genie who is ready to grant him two wishes.

Length: 7.5 minutes

Language: French with English Subtitles