Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain (English: Amélie, literally The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain) is a 2001 French film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and starring Audrey Tautou. Written by Jeunet with Guillaume Laurant, the film is a whimsical and somewhat idealised depiction of contemporary Parisian life, set in Montmartre. It tells the story of a shy waitress who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better, while struggling with her own isolation.
Amélie won best film at the European Film Awards; it won four César Awards (including Best Film and Best Director), two BAFTA Awards (including Best Original Screenplay), and was nominated for five Academy Awards.
One of the biggest french films of the last 10 years, Amelie is one of my favorite movies. Shocking, sad and happy at the same time, this film has everything you need, and I recommend it to everyone, especially those seeking to discover the french cinema.
The movie is available here , don't miss it, I repeat, this movie is AWESOME.
Below, Le déjeuner des canotiers by French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The girl drinking the glass of water in the centre of the picture comes to represent Amélie
