IFC Films has unveiled the official US trailer for “Memoir of a Snail,” a stop-motion animated film by acclaimed animator Adam Elliot. The film, scheduled for US release on October 25, 2024, marks Elliot’s return to feature filmmaking 15 years after his Oscar-winning “Harvie Krumpet” and the critically acclaimed “Mary and Max.”
Set in 1970s Australia, “Memoir of a Snail” follows Grace Pudel, a melancholic woman with a penchant for snails, romance novels, and guinea pigs. Grace’s life, marked by misfortune and loss, is further complicated by the death of her mother and the subsequent separation from her twin brother Gilbert. Raised by their paraplegic, alcoholic father Percy until his death, Grace and Gilbert are sent to different homes, facing a series of hardships.
The film features voice performances by Sarah Snook as Grace, along with Jacki Weaver, Eric Bana, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Dominique Pinon, Magda Szubanski, and Nick Cave. “Memoir of a Snail” premiered at the 2024 Annecy Film Festival, where it won Best Feature, and will also be showcased at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival.
Adam Elliot, who also co-wrote and directed the film, continues to explore themes of loneliness and hope through his unique stop-motion style. Produced by Liz Kearney and Adam Elliot, the film promises a heartfelt and humorous portrayal of an outsider’s journey to find confidence and silver linings amidst life’s challenges.
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