Memoirs of a Snail, a stop-motion animated drama directed by Adam Elliot, lands on HBO Max on June 17, 2026. Released in French theaters on January 15, 2025, the film from the creator of Mary and Max follows Grace Pudel, a young girl obsessed with snails, as she navigates grief, separation, and isolation.
Memoirs of a Snail
Film | 2024
Available on HBO Max on June 17, 2026
Animation, drama | Runtime: 1h34
Directed by Adam Elliot | Screenplay: Adam Elliot | Featuring the voices of Sarah Snook, Jacki Weaver, Eric Bana
Original title: Memoir of a Snail
Country: Australia
In Memoirs of a Snail, Grace Pudel’s world is turned upside down by her father’s death. Separated from her twin brother Gilbert, she’s sent to live with a foster family on the far edge of Australia. Between awaited letters, loneliness and the challenges of fitting in, she crosses paths with Pinky, a quirky octogenarian who slowly helps her come out of her shell.
The film expands the universe of Adam Elliot, already defined by offbeat characters, dented destinies and a claymation aesthetic. With Memories of a Snail, the Australian filmmaker delivers a story aimed at teen and adult audiences, closer to intimate drama than to traditional family animation, even if the film is rated suitable for all ages in France.
Presented and awarded at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in 2024, where it took home the Cristal for Best Feature, Mémoires d’un escargot has also been nominated for the 2025 Oscars in the Best Animated Feature category. The film was crafted in stop-motion, with sets, characters and props designed by hand, a process central to the visual distinctive of Adam Elliot's cinema.
The trailer for Memoirs of a Snail introduces Grace Pudel, her bond with snails, and the intimate journey of a character navigating family ruptures and loneliness.
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