The Triplets of Belleville. Adopted by his grandmother, Madame Souza, Champion is a lonely little boy. Noticing that this 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 his 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?
The Triplets of Belleville (2003)
Directed by: Sylvain Chomet
Starring: Michel Caucheteux, Jean-Claude Donda, Michel Robin, Monica Viegas, Béatrice Bonifassi, Lina Boudreault, Graziellia de Villa, Michèle Caucheteux
Screenplay by: Sylvain Chomet
Production Design by: Evgeni Tomov
Film Editing by: Dominique Brune, Chantal Colibert Brunner, Dominique Lefever
Art Direction by: Thierry Million
Music by: Benoît Charest
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for images involving sensuality, violence and crude humor,
Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
Release Date: November 26, 2003
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