Petite Maman

This is a sublime modern fairytale about the quiet wonder of mother-daughter relationships. After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a mysterious friend in the woods. Together they embark on a fantastical journey of discovery which helps Nelly come to terms with this newfound loss. A favourite of the 2021 Berlin Film Festival, Céline Sciamma’s latest masterwork examines childhood, memory and loss with a typically delicate touch, elegantly weaved together into an enchanting and moving depiction of love and acceptance. 

“(An) utterly spellbinding little gem…(a) heartbreakingly hopeful fairytale for all ages.” The Observer

Three Films By Céline Sciamma 

Céline Sciamma is one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed filmmakers working in European cinema today. Triskel Arts Centre presents a special season dedicated to Sciamma’s work, consisting of three films that she wrote and directed: GIRLHOOD (2014), PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (2019) and PETITE MAMAN (2021).