Petite maman

A meeting between mother and daughter

In Petite maman, you follow 8-year-old Nelly, who explores the house and surroundings where her mother grew up after the death of her grandmother. In the woods behind the house, she meets a girl her own age. Slowly, it becomes clear who this girl is. The film touches upon universal questions about loss, recognition, and the bond between parent and child.

Céline Sciamma on the boundaries of time

Director Céline Sciamma made Petite maman during the 2020 lockdown. Previously, she made Portrait de la jeune fille en feu , which received significant international attention. In Petite maman , she shows how the past and the present can merge. The film premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and was well received by the press and the public.