The French romantic comedy film Amélie, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and starring Audrey Tautou, was released in France.
Amélie was released internationally, gaining worldwide acclaim and becoming a cult classic.
Amélie received five Academy Awards nominations including Best Foreign Language Film.
Amélie grows up isolated due to her father's mistaken belief that she has a heart defect; she creates her own imaginative world.
Amélie discovers a hidden box of childhood treasures behind a loose tile in her apartment and decides to return it to its owner anonymously.
After returning the box, Amélie decides to secretly improve the lives of those around her while remaining anonymous.
Amélie helps Georgette, the hypochondriac tobacconist, find confidence and connection with a man named Joseph.
Amélie aids Nino in finding his lost photo album by setting up clues and encounters.
Amélie meets Nino at different moments while orchestrating events to help him find his photo album, sparking her romantic interest.
Amélie intervenes to help the depressed man Raymond regain confidence and find happiness.
Amélie struggles with confessing her feelings to Nino but finds the courage to connect with him directly.
Amélie and Nino begin a romantic relationship after overcoming their shyness and misunderstandings.
