Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family. A beloved character gets his big-screen debut in this hilarious and heartwarming story about finding connection in the smallest corners.
“Rossellini effortlessly keeps [it] intact with intelligence, beautifully controlled phrasing and a soft, melodious warmth that feels like a tender caress.” — Manohla Dargis , New York Times
“What you’ll scope out in this small marvel of a mockumentary is how Marcel copes with loss of family, loneliness and sudden media fame, and how he relates, on 60 Minutes, to Lesley Stahl. I can’t wait to see it and him again.” — Joe Morgenstern , Wall Street Journal
directed by
Dean Fleischer-Camp
Dean Fleischer-Camp
written by
Dean Fleischer-Camp, Jenny Slate, Nick Paley
Dean Fleischer-Camp, Jenny Slate, Nick Paley
with
Jenny Slate , Rosa Salzar, Thomas Mann
Jenny Slate , Rosa Salzar, Thomas Mann