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Memoir of a Snail

Memoir of a Snail

Animation · Comedy · Drama · 2024

Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.

Movie details

Memoir of a Snail

“Life can only be understood backwards, but we have to live it forwards.”

2024 Animation · Comedy · Drama 1h 34m

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8.0 / 10

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Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Adam Elliot

Written by

Adam Elliot

Sarah Snook

Sarah Snook

Grace (voice)

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Gilbert (voice)

Jacki Weaver

Jacki Weaver

Pinky (voice)

Magda Szubanski

Magda Szubanski

Ruth Appleby (voice)

Dominique Pinon

Dominique Pinon

Percy Pudel (voice)

Tony Armstrong

Tony Armstrong

Ken (voice)

Paul Capsis

Paul Capsis

Ian / Narelle (voice)

Court is in session

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.