directed by: Claude Barras, year: 2016
actors: Will Forte, Nick Offerman, Ellen Page, Amy Sedaris

An emotionally tender stop-motion drama about a young orphan named Zucchini who, after losing his mother, arrives at a foster home where loneliness and fear threaten to overwhelm him. Through a circle of unlikely friends, he learns to cope with grief, build trust, and find resilience. The film blends gentle humor with poignant moments, delivering a humane, hopeful portrait of community and belonging in the face of hardship. Its distinctive visuals reinforce the story's intimate, uplifting mood.

Life And Death, Animation, Stop Motion, Drama, Family, Coming Of Age