The Triplets of Belleville
Belleville Rendez-vous
The Triplets of Belleville: A Unique Animated Comedy Film
The Triplets of Belleville, also known as Les Triplettes de Belleville, is a 2003 French animated comedy film written and directed by Sylvain Chomet. The movie was released in the United Kingdom under the title Belleville Rendez-vous.
The film’s story is conveyed through song and pantomime instead of dialogue. It follows Madame Souza, an elderly woman who embarks on a quest to rescue her grandson Champion, a Tour de France cyclist kidnapped by the French mafia for gambling and taken to the city of Belleville. Accompanied by Champion’s loyal dog Bruno, Madame Souza meets three eccentric elderly women - The Triplets of Belleville - while in the city.
The unique style of animation used in this film has received high praise from audiences and critics alike. The Triplets of Belleville was nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Belleville Rendez-vous”. Additionally, it was screened at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival.
Story
Madame Souza encourages her grandson Champion to pursue his love for cycling. He becomes a dedicated road racer with his grandmother as his trainer before entering the Tour de France. During one stage race in the mountains, Champion goes missing under suspicious circumstances that suggest he’s been kidnapped.
Madame Souza sets out to find him with only Bruno by her side. Their journey takes them to the town of Belleville where they meet three former jazz singers turned eccentric elderly women - The Triplets of Belleville - who take them in when they’re left penniless. With their help, Madame Souza and Bruno are able to locate and rescue Champion from his captors.
More info on Amazon“It tells the story through song and pantomime.”
“The film was highly praised by audiences and critics for its unique style of animation.”
“The film was nominated for two Academy Awards—Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Belleville Rendez-vous”. It was also screened at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival.”
