
This week, Az is joined by fellow cinematic dreamer Francesca as they chat about the French classic 'Amélie'. They dive into how the film's quirks reflect their own, gush about the impeccable craft on display, and why the film's approach to simple acts of optimism and doing good is so refreshing today.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
05:04 Francesca’s Intro to Film
13:56 Previously On…
34:48 ‘Amélie’ Embraces the Weird in All of Us (Spoiler-Free)
54:39 (Spoilers Start Here!) The Storybook Aesthetic
01:01:43 The Best Paris Movie Ever?
01:04:48 A Personal Touch
01:11:04 Amélie’s Childhood
01:19:49 Romance!
01:29:50 Memory, Sentiment and Princess Di
01:36:58 Closing Thoughts