CinéKids: Amélie and the Metaphysics of Tubes

La Cité des Rocheuses joins the GIRAF Festival to introduce you to the film Amélie and the Metaphysics of Tubes, adapted from the novel by’Amélie Nothomb.

The GIRAF celebrates independent animation and showcases the finest creations from Canada and beyond. For the 2025 edition, the festival will be held in theaters from November 13 to 16, and a selection of films will be available online across Canada from November 17 to 23.

«"The world is a mystery both bewildering and peaceful to Amélie, until a miraculous encounter with chocolate awakens her keen curiosity. Developing a deep bond with her family's housekeeper, Nishio-san, Amélie discovers the wonders of nature as well as the emotional truths hidden beneath the surface of her family's seemingly idyllic life as foreigners in postwar Japan."»

Amélie and the Metaphysics of Tubes is to be viewed in cinemas The Globe in Calgary.

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La Cité des Rocheuses is partnering with the GIRAF Festival to present Little Amelie or the Character of the Rain, adapted from the novel by Amélie Nothomb.

GIRAF celebrates independent animation, showcasing the finest creations from Canada and around the world. For its 2025 edition, enjoy the in-cinema festival from November 13 to 16, and a selection of online films across Canada from November 17 to 23.

“The world is a perplexing yet peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate awakens her vivid curiosity. As she forms a deep bond with her family's housekeeper, Nishio-san, Amélie discovers the wonders of nature and the emotional truths hidden beneath the surface of her family's seemingly idyllic life as foreigners in post-war Japan.”

Little Amelie or the Character of the Rain will be screened at The Globe Cinema in Calgary.