A scene from ‘Memoirs of a Snail’ | Photo credit: @Charadesfilms/Youtube
The producers of the latest stop-motion film from Oscar-winning director Adam Elliot, memoirs of a snailVoiced by Succession Star Sarah Snook has released a teaser ahead of its premiere at Annecy.
memoirs of a snail It follows the journey of little Grace Puddle, who is tragically separated from her twin brother Gilbert after the untimely death of their parents. As Grace struggles with loss, rejection, sadness and loneliness, she finds solace in sharing her story with a garden snail named Sylvia, who becomes the only creature interested in her tragic tale, as reported. Diversity,
Elliot, best known for his Academy Award-winning short film Harvey CrumpetHe draws inspiration from his own life and the people around him. “The truth is they’re all based on real people: they’re just my family and friends,” he explains. DiversityIn his last film, Mary and Max, The character of Max was based on his pen pal, who is still alive.
Elliott, whose father was an acrobatic clown, embraces the role of an entertainer. He shared, “I want the audience to laugh, but if I can make them shed a tear, then I really feel like I’ve accomplished something.” Staying true to his passion for stop-motion animation, Elliott explains that it allows him to have full creative control and push the boundaries of the art form. The decision to focus on snails was a personal decision for Elliott, who used to collect them as a child. Diversity,
It was originally planned memoirs of a ladybird, The change to a snail felt more authentic. However, after realizing the challenges of creating thousands of snail characters, Elliott jokingly said, “I never want to see a snail again!” Although Elliott acknowledged receiving offers from major studios, he stayed true to his vision, writing and directing his own films on a low budget.
The film features a stellar cast, including Sarah Snook, Jacki Weaver, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Eric Bana. memoirs of a snail, The ArenaMedia production is brought to life by Elliott and Liz Kearney and executive produced by Robert Connolly and Robert Patterson. Anton & Charades handles international sales, while IFC distributes the film in North America and Wild Bunch handles duties in France.
Watch the teaser of the film here:
