Little Amelie or The Character of Rain (Film Review) – Nothing Short Of Mesmerising

Little Amélie or The Character of Rain | Dazzling Animation Treats Kids With Intelligence And Respect

Animation is so often demoted to the realm of ‘children’s entertainment’, but Little Amélie or the Character of Rain is different. It knows it’s aimed at kids, and tells its story from a child’s point of view, but that doesn’t stop it from engaging with loftier ideas, centred on spiritual and human connection. In its opening sequence, a child narrates the story of her birth, and posits the idea that she is nothing less than God. Any parent of a …

Little Amelie or The Character of Rain (Film Review) – Nothing Short Of Mesmerising

Animation outside of the major studios has been evolving. While we’ve all been slowly getting fed up with sequels (except for Zootropolis 2) and uninventive stories being churned out, animated films have been making a huge impact. The likes of K-Pop Demon Hunters dominated last year, with Flow making a historical win at the Oscars…