My Life as a Zucchini

By Claude Barras, 2017, Switzerland, France, 66min, DCP
Voiced by Gaspard Schlatter, Sixtine Murat, Estelle Hennard, Michel Vuillermoz
In French with English subtitles

After his mother’s sudden death, Zucchini is sent to a foster home with other young orphans. At first, he struggles to find his place but with newfound friends, Zucchini eventually learns to trust and love, as he searches for his new family. From its debut in Director’s Fortnight at Cannes, to winning awards at festivals around the world, this accomplished debut feature from director Claude Barras, based on a script from acclaimed writer/director Céline Sciamma (Girlhood, Tomboy, Portrait of a Lady on Fire), was nominated for both an Academy Award® and Golden Globe Award® for Best Animated Feature.

Part of Animation First’s focus on Swiss Animation

This film will be preceded by a 20-second bumper film created by Brassart-MOPA students.