About this episode
The episode explores the legacy of the film Amélie and its impact on audiences and indie filmmaking.
Screenshot marks the 25th anniversary of the whimsical romantic comedy about a shy Parisian waitress trying very hard to improve the lives of those around her. Why does Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s film continue to enchant audiences a quarter of a century on? And how did Amélie embody the ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl’? Mark speaks to the director himself, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, to explore the films legacy and revisit how it was received at the time. Ellen talks to comedian Susan Wokoma and film critic Hannah Strong on how the film embodied the twee era and indie film-making and whether Amélie was ever a manic pixie dream girl. Producer: Mae-Li Evans A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4
People in this episode
Host: Mark
Guests: Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Susan Wokoma, Hannah Strong
Topics covered
- romantic comedy
- film legacy
- Manic Pixie Dream Girl
- indie filmmaking
- twee era
Keywords
- Amélie
- Jean-Pierre Jeunet
- romantic comedy
- Manic Pixie Dream Girl
- indie film
- twee era
- film criticism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 4, Prospect Street
Books & works: Amélie
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