Petite Maman
“Experience a fairytale of wonder and innocence.”
Synopsis
After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a strangely familiar girl her own age in the woods. Instantly forming a connection with this mysterious new friend, Nelly embarks on a fantastical journey of discovery which helps her come to terms with this newfound loss.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 22, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 22, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.33x
-$2.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Céline Sciamma
- Screenplay & Story
- Céline Sciamma
- Original Score
- Para One
- Original Title
- Petite Maman
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese, French
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Budget
- $3.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Lilies Films, France 3 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Céline Sciamma
Céline Sciamma
Para One
Claire Mathon
Julien Lacheray
Bénédicte Couvreur
Department Leadership Roster
Para One
Original Music Composer
Céline Sciamma
Director
Claire Mathon
Director of Photography
Julien Lacheray
Editor
Bénédicte Couvreur
Producer
Lionel Brison
Production Design
Céline Sciamma
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Petite Maman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Petite Maman about?
After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a strangely familiar girl her own age in the woods. Instantly forming a connection with this mysterious new friend, Nelly embarks on a fantastical journey of discovery which helps her come to terms with this newfound loss.
Who directed Petite Maman?
Petite Maman was directed by Céline Sciamma.
Who stars in Petite Maman?
The principal cast of Petite Maman includes Joséphine Sanz, Gabrielle Sanz, Nina Meurisse, Stéphane Varupenne, Margot Abascal.
When was Petite Maman released and how long is it?
Petite Maman was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of Petite Maman?
Petite Maman had a reported production budget of $3.1M and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (0.33 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Petite Maman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Petite Maman was composed by Para One.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Petite Maman?
Petite Maman holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).