A crooner with a broken heart, Gaspard had sworn never to fall in love again. As for Lula, a pretty mermaid, she has only her singing to defend herself from men, making their hearts race until they explode.
When the Seine floods and deposits Lula at the foot of the Flowerburger, the barge-cabaret where Gaspard sings, it is a mini-tsunami that will upset and change their lives. He, the man who has suffered from having loved too much, and she, the creature who has never known love, will get to know each other. And to sing with the same voice…
The film will screen at independent cinemas across Australia from 13 October. Check the website for cinema listings:
A MERMAID IN PARIS was a hit as this year’s opening night film at the French Film Festival Aotearoa.
The film has garnered critical acclaim and boasts a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
★★★★½
A beautiful, crowd pleasing blend of Amelie and The Shape of Water – Stuff.co.nz★★★★
“A gorgeous storybook fantasy… a loving tribute to a city, to bohemia, and to storytelling as a concept and a salve.” – Nerdist