Principal cast
Joséphine Sanz, Gabrielle Sanz, Nina Meurisse, Stéphane Varupenne and Margot Abascal
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Petite Maman
Experience a fairytale of wonder and innocence.
About the film
Petite Maman at a glance.
Screen Path places this 2021 film at stop 298 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a strangely familiar girl her own age in the woods. Instantly forming a connection with this mysterious new friend, Nelly embarks on a fantastical journey of discovery which helps her come to terms with this newfound loss.
Key craft credits
Claire Mathon (director of photography), Julien Lacheray (editor), Para One (original music composer) and Lionel Brison (production design)
- Director
- Céline Sciamma
- Release
- 2021-06-02
- Runtime
- 72 minutes
- Genres
- Drama and Fantasy
- Country
- France
- Quiz
- 25 questions
The Screen Path journey
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Full cast
- Joséphine SanzCharacter: Nelly
- Gabrielle SanzCharacter: Marion
- Nina MeurisseCharacter: Mother
- Stéphane VarupenneCharacter: Father
- Margot AbascalCharacter: Grandmother
- Florès CardoCharacter: Dame maison de retraite
- Josée SchullerCharacter: Dame maison de retraite
- Guylène PéanCharacter: Dame maison de retraite
Full crew
Full crew
- Céline SciammaCredits: Costume Designer, Director, Writer
- Jérémy DebordCredits: Second Assistant Director
- Claire LangmannCredits: Line Producer, Production Manager
- Julien SicartCredits: Sound Recordist
- Daniel SobrinoCredits: Sound Mixer
- Daniel BevanCredits: Set Designer
- Marine LonguetCredits: Second Assistant Director
- Para OneCredits: Original Music Composer
- Claire MathonCredits: Director of Photography
- Julien LacherayCredits: Editor
- Marie LuisetCredits: Makeup Artist
- Bénédicte CouvreurCredits: Producer
- Cécile NegrierCredits: Co-Producer
- Lionel BrisonCredits: Production Design
- Delphine DaullCredits: Assistant Director
- Valérie de LoofCredits: Sound Designer
- Christel BarasCredits: Casting
- Ernesto GiolittiCredits: Gaffer
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