In the stop-motion animated tragicomedy titled, Memoir of a Snail produced in 2024, Adam Elliot, an Australian director who is acknowledged for his beautiful storytelling patterns creates this masterpiece. The film is about examining the intricacies of human life through her extraordinary protagonist and indeed a real life or more accurately, a story of hope.
Synopsis
The central character is Grace Pudel, an oil painter who appears sad and keeps snails, collects trashy romance novels and owns a guinea pig. Grace starts to narrate the story of her life to her pet snail Sylvia after her best friend, Pinky dies. Pain, loss, and healing are made funny and nonsensical using this style. The way the film is made can be classified as memoir – it tells the story of sex in the space of several episodes – from childhood until adulthood season where each episode, focuses on Gracie and other characters created veneratio vulgaris and centrals.
Cast & Crew
- Director & Writer: Adam Elliot
- Producers: Liz Kearney, Adam Elliot
- Voice Cast:
- Sarah Snook as Grace Pudel
- Kodi Smit-McPhee as Gilbert Pudel
- Eric Bana as James the Magistrate
- Jacki Weaver as Pinky
- Magda Szubanski as Ruth
- Nick Cave as Bill Clarke
- Dominique Pinon as Percy
Awards & Recognition
The picture screened at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 10, 2024, during which it won the Cristal Award for a Feature Film. It has been well received by critics, who noted the quality of the voice performances and the animation as well as the imaginative storytelling and emotional core of the film.
IMDb Ratings
As of November 2024, “Memoir of a Snail” has maintained an IMDb rating of 8.3 out of 10, a result that demonstrates the high level of satisfaction of the audience and expert reviews on the film.
How to Stream
One can watch “Memoir of a Snail”, among other streaming websites, on Amazon Prime Video. It had its United States opening on October 25, 2024, courtesy of IFC Films which also made it available in selected US cinemas. Availability may vary depending on the area so it is best to see local listings or streaming sites for availability.