Little Amélie or the Character of Rain

Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (French: Amélie et la métaphysique des tubes) is a 2025 independent animated fantasy drama film, directed by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han. Produced by Maybe Movies and Ikki Films, it is an adaptation of the novel The Character of Rain (Métaphysique des tubes) by Amélie Nothomb. The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 20 May, and it was theatrically released in France on 25 June. It received widespread acclaim for its emotional, audiovisual, and thematic merits. The film was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 98th Academy Awards.