Amélie Poulain has led a sheltered life - educated at home by over-protective parents, she retreats into a fantasy world of her own. When she finally leaves home and finds work as a waitress in a Parisian café, life is pretty uneventful until a chain of extraordinary events leads her to the discovery of a tin box containing a schoolboy's long forgotten mementos.
It is then that Amélie discovers her true vocation in life - helping others find love and happiness - which she sets about in her own unique and magical way. When Amélie falls in love herself, she realizes that making neat solutions is not as easy as it seems.
Amélie Poulain has led a sheltered life - educated at home by over-protective parents, she retreats into a fantasy world of her own. When she finally leaves home and finds work as a waitress in a Parisian café, life is pretty uneventful until a chain of extraordinary events leads her to the discovery of a tin box containing a schoolboy's long forgotten mementos.
It is then that Amélie discovers her true vocation in life - helping others find love and happiness - which she sets about in her own unique and magical way. When Amélie falls in love herself, she realizes that making neat solutions is not as easy as it seems.
General Note
French dialogue with English subtitles. Originally issued as a motion picture in 2001. Alternate title: Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain.
Content Note
Special features: scene selections, trailers, Audrey Tautou's funny faces, storyboard comparison, photo gallery, making of Amélie, DVD Rom features.
