“Petite Maman” (2021) – Celine Sciamma’s modern-day fantasy begins with a loss. Off-camera, eight-year-old Nelly’s (Josephine Sanz) grandmother passes away. Nelly, her mom (Nina Meurisse), and her dad (Stephane Varupenne) travel to the late woman’s home to sift through belongings and settle customary affairs. However, misfortune morphs into magic on the following day, when Nelly meets a new and noteworthy friend, Marion (Gabrielle Sanz), to distract her from yesterday’s sorrow. In just 73 precious minutes, Sciamma opens a cinematic door, holds our hands, and leads us to a world with…
‘Petite Maman’ – A perfect Mother’s Day movie
