Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Dir. Dean Fleischer Camp USA 2021 90’
English | Digital video (PG)
Once part of a sprawling community of shells, Marcel, Connie and Alan now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family. A beloved character gets his big-screen debut in this hilarious and heartwarming story about finding connection in the smallest corners.
Screening in the context of Saelia Aparicio’s exhibition A Joyful Parasite.
“It reminded me of Aardman’s sublime Creature Comforts animations – a joyous juxtaposition of quotidian, vérité-style dialogue and fancifully inventive visuals that hits a tragicomic sweet spot.” —Mark Kermode, The Guardian ★★★★
Part of Baltic Cinema’s Quayside Kino strand — fantastic films for families each month.
Level 1 Cinema
Doors open 10.45; Film starts 11.00
