Belle & Sebastian (2013)

Synopsis Belle & Sebastian (Belle et Sébastien) (2013) In 1943, in the French Alps, the orphan SA©bastien lives in a small village with his grandfather CA©sar, who is a shepherd, and his aunt AngA©lina, who is a baker. SA©bastien misses his mother and believes she has traveled to America. He expects to get a watch with compass as a gift from her. The local Dr. Guillaume is a member of the Frech resistance that helps Jewish refugees to flee to Switzerland and the German Lieutenant Peter and troop are hunting down the resistance. When sheep are found slaughtered, CA©sar and the other residents believe that a stray dog that has been abused by his owner is the responsible and hunt it down. SA©bastien finds the dog, gives the name of Belle to her and they become friends. But the animal is considered a beast by the inhabitants. Will SA©bastien be capable to save Belle? ??Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Awards: 4 wins & 2 nominations Worldwide Gross: $4,082 Soundtrack: Belle (Lyrics by Cécile Aubry)