French filmmaker Sylvain Chomet directs the animated feature The Triplets of Belleville. A young boy is raised by his grandmother, Madame Souza, in the French countryside. She buys him a bicycle and encourages his dream of winning the Tour de France. However, he gets kidnapped by a group of Mafia gangsters and taken to the big city of Belleville, where he is used for his bicycling prowess in an elaborate gambling scheme. Along with her faithful companion Bruno, Madame Souza sets out to rescue her grandson. They befriend a ...
Read More
French filmmaker Sylvain Chomet directs the animated feature The Triplets of Belleville. A young boy is raised by his grandmother, Madame Souza, in the French countryside. She buys him a bicycle and encourages his dream of winning the Tour de France. However, he gets kidnapped by a group of Mafia gangsters and taken to the big city of Belleville, where he is used for his bicycling prowess in an elaborate gambling scheme. Along with her faithful companion Bruno, Madame Souza sets out to rescue her grandson. They befriend a trio of aging musicians who were once the '30s jazz trio known as The Triplets of Belleville. Features an original jazz musical score by Benoît Charest. Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
Read Less
A great and entertaining film (even more enjoyable if you understand the historical references-). You'll simply fall in Love with the pudgy pooch "Bruno"!!
So much said in this feature, without words being spoken. Gave my copy to a fellow culture fan...and ended up giving it to him because he was so taken by the funny, quirky charm of the movie. Sooo...I'm buying another copy 'cause I need to see it again!!
StephKaye
Aug 7, 2008
A film for everyone!
An adorable, truly international filmette. There is almost no dialogue, forcing the whole plot to be told through action and the characters' expressions. Fun for the whole family.