The Triplets of Belleville (Les Triplettes de Belleville)
This bizarre but extremely original film was nominated for 2 Academy Awards including Best Animated Film!
Adopted by his grandmother, Madame Souza, Champion is a lonely little boy. Noticing that this lad is never happier than on a bicycle, Madame Souza puts him through a rigorous training process. Years go by and Champion becomes worthy of his name. Now he is ready to enter the world-famous cycling race, the Tour de France. However, during this cycling contest two mysterious, square-shouldered henchmen kidnap Champion. Madame Souza and her faithful dog Bruno set out to rescue him. Their quest takes them across the ocean to the teeming metropolis of Belleville where they encounter the renowned "Triplets of Belleville," three eccentric female music-hall divas from the 30's who decide to take Madame Souza and Bruno under their wing. Thanks to Bruno's brilliant sense of smell, the motley sleuths are soon on to Champion's trail, following the clues to an underground betting parlor - now the chase is on!
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Will stick with you - Anushka13
Evocative and striking. The movie plays out like a film-noir version of Amelie, weaving a full tapestry of vieille France that you can almost smell. The plot is bizarre, and the aesthetic chosen is on par for the course, ranging from the beautiful to the grotesque while maintaining a consistent artistry. The pacing could have used a tweak, though it does let the viewer figure things out for himself. Anyone with an inclination for animation, old silent movies, or the Old World would do well to watch this one. BravoAmazing! - Ptimmyj
This film is amazing. The art is surreal and beautifully detailed, the characters absurd and wonderfully bizarre, and the happenings of the movie as perplexing as they are easy to understand. A+
It's worth a watch for sure, an incredible movie that stands out as an extremely original animated masterpiece.A Stunning, Rewarding Film - CanCinephile
Using a unique almost retro style of animation, 2003’s tremendous film Les Triplettes de Belleville is a wonderful journey through a quirky world. This film, a French/Belgian/Canadian effort, was nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song) and won the Genie Award in Canada for Best Motion Picture.
The film is hugely satirical, right down from the style of animation to the characters themselves. Les Triplettes de Belleville pokes fun at the French obsession with the Tour de France and offers up gross depictions of “Americans” as well. The film does not feature any spoken dialogue in the traditional sense with the exception of radio shows running in the background periodically. A highlight is the extremely animated and hilarious car chase that takes up the last five or so minutes of the relatively short picture.
Wonderfully colourful and entertaining stuff.
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Will stick with you - Anushka13
Evocative and striking. The movie plays out like a film-noir version of Amelie, weaving a full tapestry of vieille France that you can almost smell. The plot is bizarre, and the aesthetic chosen is on par for the course, ranging from the beautiful to the grotesque ...Amazing! - Ptimmyj
This film is amazing. The art is surreal and beautifully detailed, the characters absurd and wonderfully bizarre, and the happenings of the movie as perplexing as they are easy to understand. A+
It's worth a watch for sure, an incredible movie that ...A Stunning, Rewarding Film - CanCinephile
Using a unique almost retro style of animation, 2003’s tremendous film Les Triplettes de Belleville is a wonderful journey through a quirky world. This film, a French/Belgian/Canadian effort, was nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Animated Feature and ...