Memoir of a Snail
THURSDAY 20th Mar
€10 / €8 (conc.)
Synopsis
In 1970s Australia, snail-obsessed Grace lives in a shabby apartment with her pyromaniac twin brother Gilbert and their ailing father. When their father dies, the twins are separated and sent to foster families on opposite sides of the country. As the years pass and each sibling endures a gruelling series of tragedies, disappointments and hardships, they dream of one day being reunited.
Acclaimed animation director Adam Elliot returns to the big screen with his first animated feature since 2009’s Mary & Max. Memoir of a Snail proves to be another stop-motion wonder – vividly handcrafted, endlessly creative and proudly eccentric. Despite tackling often bleak and mature themes, this is a film that’s full of humour, compassion and hope.
Festival & Awards
BFI London Film Festival 2024, Winner – Best Film,
Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2024
Quotes
“The artisanal spirit and abundant creativity of the enterprise is undeniable, immersing us in a vivid world crafted from clay, wire, paper and paint.” – David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
“A grubby delight, a stop-motion charmer that feels like falling into a dumpster and discovering an orchid.” – Amy Nicholson, The Washington Post
“All the extremes are here – sex, birth, death, cruelty and the remorseless exploitation of the vulnerable – and the fact Elliott manages to extract such joy from this carnage makes his work remarkable,” – Sandra Hall, Sydney M
Film Info
94 mins | Australia | 2024 | 15A
Director:
Adam Elliot
Cast:
Sarah Snook, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Eric Bana