Belleville Rendez-Vous

2003 • 80 minutes

About this movie

Adopted by his grandmother, Madame Souza, Champion is a lonely little boy. Noticing that the lad is never happier than on a bicycle, Madame Souza puts him through a rigorous training process. Years go by and Champion becomes worthy of his name. Now he is ready to enter the world-famous cycling race, the Tour de France. However during this cycling contest two mysterious men in black kidnap Champion. Madame Souza and her faithful dog Bruno set out to rescue him. Their quest takes them across the ocean to a giant megalopolis called Belleville where they encounter the renowned "Triplets of Belleville", three eccentric female music-hall stars from the 30’s who decide to take Madame Souza and Bruno under their wing. Thanks to Bruno's brilliant sense of smell, the brave duo are soon on to Champion's trail. But will they succeed in beating the devilish plans of the evil French mafia?

Ratings and reviews

I genuinely can't tell you in words why I love this film so much; I just do! Well worth a watch and definitely in my top ten animation films : )

I first watched this n my french class when I was in secondary school. The animation style is very unique. The scenes are very powerful as the film relies on the emotions of the characters.

Brilliant film. Funny, sharp, satirical. Great for all the family. KIds of 7 or 8 upwards should enjoy even if they don't get all the humour. I must have watched it at least 3 times.