# My Life as a Zucchini (2016)

> A lonely boy discovers friendship, trust, and the possibility of love after entering a foster home shaped by childhood loss.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/260968

## Facts

- Runtime: 66 min
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Director: Claude Barras
- Cast: Gaspard Schlatter, Sixtine Murat, Paulin Jaccoud, Michel Vuillermoz, Raul Ribera, Estelle Hennard, Elliot Sanchez, Lou Wick
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2321405/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tender, melancholic, witty, family movie night, quiet weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of resilience and friendship unfolds in a world where children navigate loss and find hope.

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