This week, Az is joined by fellow cinematic dreamer Francesca as they chat about the French classic 'Amélie'. They dive into how the film's quirks reflect their own, gush about the impeccable craft on display, and why the film's approach to simple acts of optimism and doing good is so refreshing today.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

05:04 Francesca’s Intro to Film

13:56 Previously On…

34:48 ‘Amélie’ Embraces the Weird in All of Us (Spoiler-Free)

54:39 (Spoilers Start Here!) The Storybook Aesthetic

01:01:43 The Best Paris Movie Ever?

01:04:48 A Personal Touch

01:11:04 Amélie’s Childhood 

01:19:49 Romance!

01:29:50 Memory, Sentiment and Princess Di

01:36:58 Closing Thoughts