Le Triporteur de Belleville

Champion cyclist Champion is kidnapped during the Tour de France. His determined grandmother, Madame Souza, and her beloved dog Bruno embark on a rescue mission, eventually finding themselves in the exotic city of Belleville. There, they enlist the help of the eccentric and aging Triplets, a singing trio from a bygone era, to help them find and rescue Champion from the clutches of the French mafia.

The Triplets of Belleville was widely acclaimed by critics for its unique visual style, whimsical humor, and charmingly bizarre narrative. Its wordless storytelling and distinctive animation were praised for being both innovative and deeply engaging, resonating with audiences of all ages.

• A visually stunning and audaciously original animated film.

• Its charmingly surreal narrative and memorable characters captivated audiences.

• Praised for its distinctive, hand-drawn animation and unique sense of humor.

Google audience: Google users largely praised the film's unique animation style, its quirky and original story, and its endearing characters, often citing it as a refreshingly different cinematic experience. Some noted the absence of dialogue as a potential barrier, but most found the visual storytelling to be universally engaging.

Nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Animated Feature, Best Original Song), and the César Award for Best Original Score.

Director Sylvain Chomet initially envisioned the film as a live-action musical before deciding that animation was the best medium to capture its surreal and fantastical elements.