After graduating from high school, Julien left his hometown to build a bigger life in the capital, leaving his memories behind. And then one day, he has to come back, and that day his memories jumped out at him from between two packets of Pépito cookies.
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In this first short film, Amélie Bonnin explores the feelings of a young adult who returns to the place where he grew up. There are the things he left behind, the things he misses, and the things he no longer identifies with. Like a time capsule set to the beat of 90s French hits, this musical truly takes us back in time. An funny nostalgic story with a touch of melancholy.
MY FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL - 2023 OFFICIAL SELECTION
DIRECTED BY AMÉLIE BONNIN
FRANCE | 2021 | FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
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