My Life as a Zucchini (Ma vie de courgette) is a 2016 stop-motion animated drama directed by Claude Barras. It follows Courgette, a shy boy who, after losing his mother, is sent to a small foster home where he makes new friends and confronts loneliness, fear, and the pain of growing up. Through intimate character study, understated humor, and a warm, tactile visual style, the film explores resilience, trust, and the healing power of friendship in a sometimes harsh world.
Whimsical, Animation, Stop Motion, Drama, Family, Coming Of Age