Join MAM and the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) for this beautifully moving tale full of moments of sheer, simple, childish joy. Six-year old Jean is starting first grade and looks forward to learning to read and write as he depends on the neighbor girl to read postcards from his mysteriously absent and adventurous mother. This bittersweet and thought-provoking film is based on an award-winning book, and won the Special Jury Award at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival. Screening followed by an art activity. Knowledge of French is not required. Designed for ages 5–10+.

75 minute running time, in French with English subtitles