Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian is a French family/drama set in the Snowy Alps during World War II. Sebastian (Fèlix Bossuet) is a 7-year-old who befriends Belle, a mountain dog villagers believe is “the beast” killing their sheep.
Belle ultimately aids resistance fighters in guiding Jewish refugees over the Alps as German soldiers fast approach.
Newcomer Bossuet delivers an energetic performance and audiences will feel the bond he shares with Belle as they partake in this dangerous adventure.
Beautifully filmed in breathtaking locations, this is more than just the story of a boy and his dog. Underlying themes include friendship, hope, good versus evil and the film also explores the desperate measures undertaken by civilians in time of war.
Belle & Sebastian is heart-warming and targets family audiences, but the English subtitles will overwhelm younger viewers. (MM)
***1/2
