Petite Maman
Joséphine Sanz and Gabrielle Sanz star in Céline Sciamma's brilliant Petite Maman.
At just over an hour Petite Maman accomplishes more in its short running time than most films ever dream of. Writer/director Céline Sciamma (Portrait of a Lady on Fire) picks at the delicate concepts of parenting, trauma, and what we pass on to our children without veering into lectures or snobbery. This is a simple fairytale that is deeply relatable and utterly moving. Sciamma manages to both embody the fear of a young child who sees their parent breaking down, and the wonder of a child who sees magic in the every day. And like most fairytales, this film is powerful because its message will reverberate in the minds of the viewers for years to come.
Verdict: Petite Maman is a short film, but an exceptionally beautiful one that looks at the delicate relationships we build and strengthen as we grow.
