Teaser released for Oscar-winning stop-motion film ‘Memoir of a Snail’ by Adam Elliot

The latest stop motion film from the Oscar-winning director, Memory of a snailexpressed by Succession star Sarah Snook, has just revealed its teaser before its highly anticipated premiere in Annecy.

Memory of a snail follows the journey of little Grace Puddle, tragically separated from her twin brother Gilbert after the premature death of their parents. As Grace struggles with loss, rejection, sadness and loneliness, she finds comfort in sharing her story with a garden snail named Sylvia, who becomes the only creature interested in her tragic story, according to Variety.

Elliot, known for his Oscar-winning short film Harvie Krumpet, is inspired by his own life and the people around him. “The truth is they’re all based on real people: they just happen to be my family and friends,” he revealed to Variety. In his previous film, Mary and Max, the character of Max was based on his pen pal, who is still alive.

Elliot, whose father was an acrobatic clown, takes on the role of an entertainer. “I want the audience to laugh, but if I can make them shed a tear, I really feel like I’ve accomplished something,” he shared. Staying true to his passion for stop-motion animation, Elliot says it allows him to have full creative control and push the boundaries of the art form. .The decision to focus on snails was a personal one for Elliot, who collected them as a child, according to Variety.

Originally intended as a Memory of a ladybug, the move to snails seemed more authentic. However, after realizing the challenges of creating thousands of snail characters, Elliot humorously exclaimed, “I never want to see another snail again!” Although Elliot admits to receiving offers from major studios, he remains true to his vision, writing and directing his own films on a small budget.

The film boasts an all-star cast, including Sarah Snook, Jacki Weaver, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Eric Bana. Memory of a snail, an Arenamedia production, was directed by Elliot and Liz Kearney and produced by Robert Connolly and Robert Patterson. Anton and Charades are handling international sales, with IFC distributing the film in North America and Wild Bunch in France.

Watch the teaser of the film here: