Jumbo

Jeanne, a shy young woman, works as a house cleaner in a busy amusement park. She develops an intense and unusual romantic obsession with the park's newest attraction: 'Jumbo,' a colossal, interactive electronic exhibit. As her fascination deepens, Jeanne finds herself increasingly isolated from human connection, preferring the predictable and overwhelming presence of the machine.

Jumbo received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique premise, visual style, and the lead performance. Some found the narrative slow-paced or the central relationship difficult to connect with, but it was widely acknowledged as a bold and original exploration of love, technology, and loneliness.

• Praised for its striking visuals and audacious concept.

• Noémie Merlant delivers a compelling and nuanced performance.

• Some viewers found the slow burn and unconventional romance challenging.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's originality and thought-provoking themes, particularly its exploration of human connection in a technological age. While some found the pacing deliberate, many were drawn to the emotional depth and unique portrayal of love.

Selected to premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition.

The film's director, Zoé Wittock, was inspired by real-life cases of people developing romantic relationships with inanimate objects, including automatons and robots, which led her to explore the theme of object sexuality.