This claymation wonder from Australia’s Adam Elliott made a splash at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. The surprising friendship between a young Australian girl named Mary (voiced by Toni Collette) and an aging and troubled New Yorker named Max (Philip Seymour Hoffman) lies at the heart of this sweet comedy with decidedly serious themes. Though Mary and Max have never met, they communicate via letter, becoming close companions though they are separated by thousands of miles. Barry Humphries provides narration, while Eric Bana also supplies his voice. indieWire: “A lovingly crafted, startlingly inventive piece of animation whose technical craft is equaled by its emotional resonance.” Not intended for children. Sponsored by Patricia Fontaine. Community Partner: School of Cartoon Studies. 80 minutes. Film website
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