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MUMBAI: UTV World Movies has been on an absolute roll. In a bid to provide the best of world cinema to its viewers, UTV World Movies presents "AMELIE" as the movie of the month on August 29, 2009 at 8.30 pm. Oscar nominated French comedy directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet has 51 wins and 46 nominations to its credit. Amilie is one of those films that has garnered immense popularity in India and has a huge loyal following in India.
Amelie is a simple girl with simple pleasures in life. Be it skipping stones in a canal or guessing how many people all over Paris are having orgasm at the same time!! Amelie‘s uncomplicated life takes a turn when she successfully resolves to the mission of making others happy. The entire movie from then on is a deliciously funny spiral as Amilie‘s matchmaking and mending schemes multiply in twists, turns and complications.
The movie features Audrey Tautou, one of the most well-known and celebrated French celebs. Her portrayal of Amelie, which won her countless awards and fan following, is one of the most unusual female performances in cinema. Her recent performance in The Da Vinci Code also won her numerous accolades. Audrey is now the face of the renowned perfume brand Channel No 5.
This French Blockbuster won four Cesar Awards (including Best Film and Best Director), best film at the European Film Awards, two BAFTA Awards (including Best Original Screenplay) and was nominated for five Academy Awards.
Speaking about the film, Manasi Sapre, Programming Head, UTV World Movies said " Droll humour, whimsical situations, an absolutely charming protagonist , Paris as never seen before and an array of typically French characters: Amelie is an absolute winner. UTV World Movies is proud to present this hilarious and adorable romantic comedy which has gone on to become one of the biggest worldwide hits".
TUNE INTO UTV WORLD MOVIES ON AUGUST 29, 2009 at 8 30 pm, TO WATCH THIS FUN YET EMOTIONAL MOVIE
