Amélie (2001)
One person can change your life forever.
Genre : Comedy, Romance
Runtime : 2H 2M
Director : Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Synopsis
At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?
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