Ernest & Celestine

In this charming animated film directed by Benjamin Renner, the story follows the unlikely friendship between a young mouse and a bear, who defy societal norms to be together. The film beautifully explores themes of acceptance and understanding, set against a backdrop of whimsical, hand-drawn animation. Notably, it won the César Award for Best Animated Film and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.