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MEMOIR OF A SNAIL

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Cristal Prize for Best Feature, Annecy International Animation Film Festival 

Grace Prudel is a socially awkward collector of snails and other mollusk memorabilia. Having lived a life marked by emotional upheaval, daily indignities, and sundry misfortunes, she turns to snails for solace.

Set in a whimsical clay depiction of 1970s Australia, this coming-of-age story aimed squarely at adults explores isolation, resilience, and unlikely friendships with boundless creativity and winning humor. Academy Award-Winning Director Adam Elliot (Mary and Max) makes his long-awaited return to animation is this darkly humorous stop-motion epic packed with emotional swells and richly textured characters.

Voiced by Emmy-winning actress Sarah Snook (Succession), Grace’s quirky nature and charming persistence encourage audiences to embrace their idiosyncrasies, while finding the courage to break out of their shell.

Discussion with director Adam Elliot (VAFF Achievement in Animation Award). Moderated by Marcus Jones (IndieWire).

 

“Makes mainstream animation look a bit neurotypical…charming and beguiling”
-Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian (UK)

“A gentle, touching, bitter-but-ultimately-sweet fable with a warming message”
-Richard Whittaker, Austin Chronicle

 

This film will be presented with Open Captions visible on screen and the on stage presentations will include ASL interpretation. For more information, visit VAFF Accessibility.

Date

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Time

8:00 PM

Location

Culbreth Theatre

Film Info

Director: Adam Elliot

Runtime: 94 min.

Genre: Animation

Year: 2024

Country: Australia

Language: Engilsh

Featuring: Jacki Weaver, Eric Bana, Sarah Snook

Speakers

Adam Elliot Headshot

Adam Elliot is an Academy Award-winning independent animator and visual artist based in Melbourne, Australia. He has created seven animated films, including Memoir of a SnailMary and Max, and Harvie Krumpet.

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