The Triplets of Belleville

The Triplets of Belleville

2003 · 80 min · FR · PG-13 · 7.4 (1,085 votes)
Dir. Sylvain Chomet · Starring Suzy Falk, Lina Boudreau, Betty Bonifassi, Michèle Caucheteux, Jean-Claude Donda, Mari-Lou Gauthier · Music Benoît Charest

“Get your hands together for The Triplets of Belleville!”

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When her grandson is kidnapped during the Tour de France, Madame Souza and her beloved pooch Bruno team up with the Belleville Sisters—an aged song-and-dance team from the days of Fred Astaire—to rescue him.

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A delightfully offbeat journey, this film wraps you in a world of charmingly grotesque characters and melancholic whimsy. It’s a visually rich, dialogue-light experience, filled with a unique blend of slapstick and heartfelt determination, all set to an unforgettable, jazzy score that carries the emotional weight.

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