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Memoir of a Snail

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In 1970s Australia, Grace's life is troubled by misfortune and loss. After their mother dies during pregnancy, she and her twin brother, Gilbert, are raised by their paraplegic-alcoholic former juggler father, Percy. Despite a life filled with love, tragedy strikes anew when Percy passes away in his sleep. The siblings are forcibly separated and thrust into separate homes. Gilbert finds himself in the care of a cruel evangelical family, while Grace, grappling with intense loneliness, gradually withdraws into her shell, much like the snails she adopts. As the years pass, and despite new disappointments and sorrows, a glimmer of hope emerges when she strikes up an enduring friendship with an elderly eccentric woman called Pinky.
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This stop motion odyssey of hope triumphing over life's despair with humanity to spare makes Memoir of a Snail a deft, heartfelt tale.

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Tara Brady Irish Times Pitch-black humour occasionally punctures the misery of Elliot’s dark, antipodean fable. The jokes are quite angular. The number plate of the bus that takes Gilbert away reads YRUSAD. For all the gloom, this is a lovely, heartfelt creation. Rated: 4/5 Feb 28, 2025 Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) It's very funny, but it's also extremely poignant and at times, it's heartbreaking. Feb 19, 2025 Full Review Beth Webb Empire Magazine Weird and wonky in the best way, this is a compelling character study that makes its joys, however fleeting, feel truly earned. Rated: 4/5 Feb 19, 2025 Full Review Marta Medina mundoCine Memoir of a Snail stands not only as one of the best animated films of the year, but also as one of the great films of 2024. (...) Consider yourselves warned: have your tissues ready. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 17, 2025 Full Review Marissa Hill Shade Studios The characters are so richly detailed, both in their design and in their emotional expression, that it feels as though they truly have souls. Memoir of a Snail is at its core, a film for adults, and it mixes dark humor with profound moments of melancholy. Jul 30, 2025 Full Review John Daniel Tangalin The Cinema Spot Memoir of a Snail is a fantastic stop-motion project about choosing whether to hide in one’s shell or to break boundaries. Rated: 5/5 Jul 19, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ben W This was cute. I like the style and overall aesthetic, but I was very bored. I love dramas and slow burns, but this felt a bit like a drag, but it had a lot of charm. Go check it out. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/25 Full Review Catherine H Charming film with serious themes lightened with humor. Must see Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/25 Full Review James E Very slow moving, especially for an animated movie. Happy ending at the very end but extremely depressing for the first 75 minutes. Also the intro to the movie is a 1/2 hour interview with the writer which was incredibly boring. I'd much rather watch the commercials and preview. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/12/25 Full Review Jalen S Another great animated film released this year. Loved it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/01/25 Full Review dawn ☆ my new favorite movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/31/24 Full Review Clint Walked out around 30 minutes in, would not recommend at all, especially for children. Boring, weird, slow and didn't really care for the animation used. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/21/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1970s Australia, Grace's life is troubled by misfortune and loss. After their mother dies during pregnancy, she and her twin brother, Gilbert, are raised by their paraplegic-alcoholic former juggler father, Percy. Despite a life filled with love, tragedy strikes anew when Percy passes away in his sleep. The siblings are forcibly separated and thrust into separate homes. Gilbert finds himself in the care of a cruel evangelical family, while Grace, grappling with intense loneliness, gradually withdraws into her shell, much like the snails she adopts. As the years pass, and despite new disappointments and sorrows, a glimmer of hope emerges when she strikes up an enduring friendship with an elderly eccentric woman called Pinky.
Director
Adam Elliot
Producer
Liz Kearney, Adam Elliot
Screenwriter
Adam Elliot
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Arenamedia
Rating
R (Sexual Content|Nudity|Some Violent Content)
Genre
Comedy, Animation, Drama
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 25, 2024, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$621.6K
Runtime
1h 34m
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