The film focuses on Marcel's search for his long-lost family after being separated during a move. It explores themes of community, loss, and the beauty of small moments. Key Quote & Perspectives

Stars Jenny Slate as the voice of Marcel, alongside Rosa Salazar, Thomas Mann, and Isabella Rossellini.

Critically acclaimed with a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature .

"It is different now after living alone for so long. I find that being in a big group can be overwhelming to me... one day, I was just sitting, and the wind blew in... it made a beautiful whistling sound... it connected me to everything, because if I wasn't there, the sound never would exist." Release: Premiered September 3, 2021; distributed by A24 .

Marcel is a resilient and creative shell who uses everyday household items to survive:

One of the most famous monologues in the film describes Marcel’s philosophy on life and his connection to his environment:

He wears a lentil as a hat, uses a hair to tie skis to his car, and uses toenails as his actual skis.