Amélie
2001 film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet · Released February 28, 2001
Amélie (French: Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain, pronounced [lə fabylø dɛstɛ̃ d‿ameli pulɛ̃], lit. 'The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain') is a 2001 French-language romantic comedy film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Written by Jeunet with Guillaume Laurant, the film is a whimsical depiction of contemporary Parisian life, set in Montmartre. It tells the story of Amélie Poulain, played by Audrey Tautou, a shy and quirky waitress who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better while dealing with her own isolation. The film features an ensemble cast of supporting roles, including Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus, Lorella Cravotta, Serge Merlin, Jamel Debbouze, Claire Maurier, Clotilde Mollet, Isabelle Nanty, Dominique Pinon, Artus de Penguern, Yolande Moreau, Urbain Cancelier, and Maurice Bénichou.
Cast ages at release (February 28, 2001)
- Audrey Tautou, as Amélie Poulain: 24
- Mathieu Kassovitz, as Nino Quincampoix: 33
- Jamel Debbouze, as Lucien: 25
- Dominique Pinon, as Joseph: 45
- Yolande Moreau, as Madeleine Wallace: 48
- André Dussollier, as the narrator: 55
- Isabelle Nanty, as Georgette: 39
- Rufus, as Raphaël Poulain: 58
- Ticky Holgado, as the man in a photo: 56
- Andrée Damant, as Mrs: 71
- Armelle, as Philomène: 31
- Artus de Penguern, as Hipolito: 43
- Claire Maurier, as Suzanne: 71
- Claude Perron, as Eva: 35
- Clotilde Mollet, as Gina: 37
- Fabienne Chaudat, as the woman in a coma: 41
- Lorella Cravotta, as Amandine Poulain: 42
- Maurice Bénichou, as Dominique Bretodeau: 58
- Michel Robin, as Mr. Collignon: 70