SCREEN PORTY COMMUNITY CINEMA
PORTOBELLO, EDINBURGH
Saturday April 26th
matinee film:
‘‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’’
Marcel is a one-inch anthropomorphic shell who lives a quiet life with his grandmother in an AirBnB home. With help from a documentary filmmaker , Marcel embarks on a quest to rediscover his missing family — and learn more about the wider world.
Directed by Dean Fleischer-Camp / 2021 / US / 89mins / RATED PG
Cast of voices: Jenny Slate, Dean Fleischer-Camp, Isabella Rossellini. Academy and Golden Globe nominations for Best Animation 2023.
SCREENING DETAILS:
Bar open: 3pm
Film start: 3:30pm
Tickets: Cash or card on the door. Tickets £6 / Under 12 yrs £1
Venue: The Wash House, 3 Adelphi Grove, Portobello EH15 1AP
This film is rated PG. Please note: under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, as required by our licensing conditions. If you require any access assistance please email screenporty@gmail.com
FILM REVIEWS:
“… there is more to this film than just being extremely adorable. Apart from anything else, it is a thrilling testament to the power of animation. There’s nothing flashy about the traditional stop-motion techniques used here — basic hand-drawn lines denote smiles, for example — but the way it blends seamlessly into live-action footage makes it feel excitingly authentic, no acclimatisation required. Crisp macro cinematography and natural light gives the whole thing an organic texture. Visually, it’s a genuine one-of-a-kind.”
EmpireOnline
“The adorable little guy, voiced by Slate, now makes his way to the big screen in a live action, stop-motion feature film. Marcel carves out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie (Isabella Rossellini), and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of an eccentric community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. However, when a documentary filmmaker (played by Fleischer Camp) discovers them, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope of finding his long-lost family.”
https://www.rogerebert.com
“Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is an uplifting tale of community, bravery and acceptance. By positioning this film’s focus on a small shell with a small perspective, this mockumentary celebrates the little things in life that easily pass you by.”
theCourieronline.co.uk
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