“It’s hard to believe that a googly-eyed shell and a silly voice can sustain an entire movie, and yet Jenny Slate’s adorable creation proves irresistible.” – Peter Debruge, Variety
“The little shell (with shoes on) leaps off the screen, feeling as real as any human character you will encounter.” – Jacob Hall, Slash Film
FACETS 39th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF39) presents a free Advanced Preview screening of the new A24 hit Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.
Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they 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.
Tickets for the event are free, but seating is limited. Doors open 30 minutes before the screening and seating is first come, first served.
Screened in English
Dean Fleischer-Camp, USA, 2022, 90 min, DCP
PRESENTED BY CICFF39
This free preview screening of Marcel the Shell With Shoes On is presented by FACETS’ 39th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, running November 4-20, 2022. Learn more.
Showtimes
Thursday, June 23
7:00 PM
Ticketing
Free, Invitation Only
