‘Tender’ drama film ‘every living soul should watch’ is currently streaming for free
Aimee Lou Wood has picked out one of her favourite films, which is currently available to watch for free in the UK
Aimee Lou Wood has revealed one of her top film picks that UK viewers can watch for free.
The movie in question is streaming on Channel 4 and promises to warm your heart in just over an hour.
The White Lotus and Sex Education star, the much-loved British actress, recently popped into the Criterion Closet to chat about some of her favourite films.
She highlighted Céline Sciamma's touching portrayal of childhood and bereavement, Petite Maman, as a 'heartbreaking' must-see.
Not only has the film received critical acclaim, but it's also just an hour and 10 minutes long and available at no cost on Channel 4, so there's really no reason not to check it out before it's gone from the platform, reports the Express.
Selecting her preferred films, Wood mentioned Thelma and Louise, available on Prime Video in the UK, and Petite Maman as standout pieces of cinema.
Regarding the celebrated 2021 French masterpiece, she said it was "the sweetest, most haunting, beautiful film and it just tears me apart.
"It's just mums, mums. Anything about mums gets me right in the ticker. I love my mum, I've got her name tattooed on my arm.
"And I also love [Sciamma's] Portrait of a Lady on Fire, so I love all of her movies, so she's just one of my faves."
If Wood's enthusiastic endorsement isn't convincing enough, take a look at these five-star reviews from film buffs who highly praise Petite Maman.
"A beautiful, tender hug of a film," exclaimed one admirer.
"And refreshing to have a film mainly from a child's point of view. The child actors were wonderful. As was the pace of the film. Perfection."
Another penned: "Mysterious, enchanting and very unusual. It draws you into their world and makes you ask questions. Very poignant. I wanted more!"
A final admirer on Letterboxd remarked: "What Céline Sciamma achieves in a mere 72 minutes is dumbfounding.
"A moving and tender portrait of familial relationships told through a fantastical but still grounded lens of time travel. My heart is full and I wept as the credits rolled. Sciamma is truly a master of the craft.
"I hope every living soul gets a chance to watch this."
With such glowing testimonials, it's hard to resist adding Petite Maman to your must-watch list for the coming week.
Petite Maman is available to stream on Channel 4.