For this month’s IndieWeb Movie Club I’m inviting people to watch Triplets of Bellville, a 2003 french animated film, loosely tie-ing into the Tour de France taking place 5th-27th July this month.
I first saw this film, or at least most of it in a friends caravan whilst on holiday about 20 years ago, and it’s satirical and somewhat dark in places plot and animation style stuck with me which led me to go hunting for it a few years ago, for it to become one of my favourite films.
There are many aspects to this film that can be explored, from the depiction of corruption and gambling, the dedication of the main character’s grandmother to supporting her grandson, to more subtle aspects such as the anti-disney nods throughout (look out for the hidden Mickey).
As usual, if you would like to take part in this month’s movie club, please send me a webmention, email or @me in the IndieWeb chat