--- product_id: 42554212 title: "My Life as a Zucchini [Blu-ray]" price: "£31.85" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/42554212-my-life-as-a-zucchini-blu-ray store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # My Life as a Zucchini [Blu-ray] **Price:** £31.85 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** My Life as a Zucchini [Blu-ray] - **How much does it cost?** £31.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/42554212-my-life-as-a-zucchini-blu-ray) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: My Life as a Zucchini [Blu-ray] : Will Forte, Nick Offerman, Elliot Page, Amy Sedaris, Erick Abbete, Ness Krell, Romy Beckman, Adrien Barazzone, Michel Vuillermoz, Veronique Montel, Brigitte Rosset, Gaspard Schlatter, Sixtine Murat, Paulin Jaccoud, Claude Barras, Celine Sciamma: Movies & TV Review: THE FRENCH DO IT RIGHT - The French are better at pretty much everything, including age-appropriate introductions to sexuality. Get this movie and watch it with your kids who are old enough to want to ask you questions (like “what do they mean when they say his willie explodes?”) and be BRAVE ENOUGH TO ANSWER THOSE QUESTIONS! Of course, this movie wasn’t all about THAT, and the tender, complex relationships and life stories built within this one narrative are worth watching (even as an adult) again and again. Review: Universally Sound & Unequivocally Important - 𝑾𝒆'𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒇𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒖𝒔. My Life as a Courgette (French: Ma vie de Courgette; also titled My Life as a Zucchini) is a 2016 stop-motion animated comedy-drama film directed by Claude Barras. After losing his mother, a young boy is sent to a foster home with other orphans his age where he begins to learn the meaning of trust and true love. The praise deserved In both the animation and voice acting department for "𝑴𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑨𝒔..." is limitless. Each character was created using a total of 54 puppets (So, each has three different outfits) and were handcrafted with latex, silicone, and resin. Emphasis is put on the movement and shape of eyes (as a facial feature) and capture the reaction individuals have to events taking place off screen without exaggeration or overindulgence. The actors (with the exception of some of the adult characters) had very little to no prior experience in this field, and they were encouraged to act their own scenes out in person. As a result of this the dedication and spontaneity of it all has a meaningful presence on screen. (Interested in learning more? If so, check out this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnBK9I_eyuY&t=4s) This is the second standing adaptation of Gilles Paris' 2002 novel ‘𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙚 𝙙'𝙪𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚’, and it makes serious attempts at appealing to this source novel’s target audience: younger children. Before production a team of screenwriters had a significant hand in editing the original script with the goal of precision and cohesiveness and this this subsequently made for a screenplay that is simple and sweet. I would recommend some parental guidance because of some of the topics alluded to, but the graphics avoid being explicit or unwittingly insensitive. A majority of the characters are far from pristine, and myths related to the intricacies of the foster care system are smoothly addressed. I will say that the ending has a bit of a #fairytale feeling that is unremarkable to it, but the whole of ‘𝑴𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑨𝒔…’’ is greater than the sum of its parts. Don't let the doodly ascetics and rudimental hardware fool you though: ‘𝑴𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑨𝒔…’ calmly - but effectively - brooches on some pretty dark material. This is especially true when the children and the wide range of reasons they are in this system are kindly explored. One child in particular struck a chord. I apologize in advance: there's one brief reference to violence to come. In my free time I volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA, for short). I'll spare you the details, but I'm basically an observational tool. I'm assigned to children that have been removed from their homes because of some form of abuse and/or neglect and help make decisions about their residency and guardianship. It's not easy. One wrong move can be fatal. A few years ago I was assigned to a case that was unprecedented (for our department) and I haven't had one like it since. The details are simple. I was assigned to a pair of siblings: a brother and a sister. They were barely 10 years old The brother liked to collect Pokemon cards. The sister spent much of her time drawing. Their father murdered their mother. Stabbed her 14 times in the throat. Right in front of his children. His. Children Watched. Their. Mother. Get. Killed. And then there I was: hoping to help resolve custody related disputes that started soon after between their maternal and paternal grandparents. I was on that case for a little more than 6 months and I have had other assignments since then, but this one specifically has endlessly haunted me. I don't talk about it often. Generally speaking: I don't feel like these experiences are really mine to be sharing in the first place. It probably goes without saying that it isn’t exactly kosher to bring this topic up unprovoked. Difficult as these cases might be: I've learned a lot throughout my journey as a CASA, and the interactions I've had for at least 6 years now are etched into my memory. The sometimes unintended cruelty of children. The ferocity of resilience. The nature of healing that is possible by wading in the pool full of acceptance and understanding. All things said and done: these lessons are the lens I've used to watch ‘𝑴𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑨𝒔…’. It’s length when compared to other films is underwhelming, but it's gravity and reach are anything but. Herein resides an homage to the triumphs and set-backs that a vulnerable population is expected to celebrate and pull through in silence. If you have a connection to this subject matter seen here the tears and smiles will naturally appear. If you don't have a connection to it then please just take my word for it: This is scores away from being unworthy of your attention. As its resolution comes closer in view ‘𝑴𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑨𝒔…’ makes one last effort in touching on the power of unconditional love or support and the role they have in undoing the harm caused by generational trauma.. These themes aren't just universally sound. They are unequivocally Important. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B06WRTFKRY | | Actors | Amy Sedaris, Elliot Page, Erick Abbete, Nick Offerman, Will Forte | | Aspect Ratio | 1.85:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #136,987 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #1,795 in Kids & Family Blu-ray Discs #8,606 in Drama Blu-ray Discs | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (583) | | Director | Claude Barras | | Language | English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1) | | MPAA rating | PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) | | Media Format | Digital copy, NTSC, Subtitled | | Number of discs | 2 | | Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 0.01 ounces | | Release date | May 23, 2017 | | Run time | 2 hours and 16 minutes | | Studio | Universal Pictures Home Entertainment | | Subtitles: | French | | Writers | Celine Sciamma | ## Product Details - **Format:** Digital copy, NTSC, Subtitled - **Language:** French - **Runtime:** 2 hours and 16 minutes ## Images ![My Life as a Zucchini [Blu-ray] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81srtOMxqzL.jpg) ![My Life as a Zucchini [Blu-ray] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Ac1JNtwYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE FRENCH DO IT RIGHT *by E***E on May 27, 2021* The French are better at pretty much everything, including age-appropriate introductions to sexuality. Get this movie and watch it with your kids who are old enough to want to ask you questions (like “what do they mean when they say his willie explodes?”) and be BRAVE ENOUGH TO ANSWER THOSE QUESTIONS! Of course, this movie wasn’t all about THAT, and the tender, complex relationships and life stories built within this one narrative are worth watching (even as an adult) again and again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Universally Sound & Unequivocally Important *by C***S on April 18, 2021* 𝑾𝒆'𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒇𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒖𝒔. My Life as a Courgette (French: Ma vie de Courgette; also titled My Life as a Zucchini) is a 2016 stop-motion animated comedy-drama film directed by Claude Barras. After losing his mother, a young boy is sent to a foster home with other orphans his age where he begins to learn the meaning of trust and true love. The praise deserved In both the animation and voice acting department for "𝑴𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑨𝒔..." is limitless. Each character was created using a total of 54 puppets (So, each has three different outfits) and were handcrafted with latex, silicone, and resin. Emphasis is put on the movement and shape of eyes (as a facial feature) and capture the reaction individuals have to events taking place off screen without exaggeration or overindulgence. The actors (with the exception of some of the adult characters) had very little to no prior experience in this field, and they were encouraged to act their own scenes out in person. As a result of this the dedication and spontaneity of it all has a meaningful presence on screen. (Interested in learning more? If so, check out this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnBK9I_eyuY&t=4s) This is the second standing adaptation of Gilles Paris' 2002 novel ‘𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙚 𝙙'𝙪𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚’, and it makes serious attempts at appealing to this source novel’s target audience: younger children. Before production a team of screenwriters had a significant hand in editing the original script with the goal of precision and cohesiveness and this this subsequently made for a screenplay that is simple and sweet. I would recommend some parental guidance because of some of the topics alluded to, but the graphics avoid being explicit or unwittingly insensitive. A majority of the characters are far from pristine, and myths related to the intricacies of the foster care system are smoothly addressed. I will say that the ending has a bit of a #fairytale feeling that is unremarkable to it, but the whole of ‘𝑴𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑨𝒔…’’ is greater than the sum of its parts. Don't let the doodly ascetics and rudimental hardware fool you though: ‘𝑴𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑨𝒔…’ calmly - but effectively - brooches on some pretty dark material. This is especially true when the children and the wide range of reasons they are in this system are kindly explored. One child in particular struck a chord. I apologize in advance: there's one brief reference to violence to come. In my free time I volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA, for short). I'll spare you the details, but I'm basically an observational tool. I'm assigned to children that have been removed from their homes because of some form of abuse and/or neglect and help make decisions about their residency and guardianship. It's not easy. One wrong move can be fatal. A few years ago I was assigned to a case that was unprecedented (for our department) and I haven't had one like it since. The details are simple. I was assigned to a pair of siblings: a brother and a sister. They were barely 10 years old The brother liked to collect Pokemon cards. The sister spent much of her time drawing. Their father murdered their mother. Stabbed her 14 times in the throat. Right in front of his children. His. Children Watched. Their. Mother. Get. Killed. And then there I was: hoping to help resolve custody related disputes that started soon after between their maternal and paternal grandparents. I was on that case for a little more than 6 months and I have had other assignments since then, but this one specifically has endlessly haunted me. I don't talk about it often. Generally speaking: I don't feel like these experiences are really mine to be sharing in the first place. It probably goes without saying that it isn’t exactly kosher to bring this topic up unprovoked. Difficult as these cases might be: I've learned a lot throughout my journey as a CASA, and the interactions I've had for at least 6 years now are etched into my memory. The sometimes unintended cruelty of children. The ferocity of resilience. The nature of healing that is possible by wading in the pool full of acceptance and understanding. All things said and done: these lessons are the lens I've used to watch ‘𝑴𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑨𝒔…’. It’s length when compared to other films is underwhelming, but it's gravity and reach are anything but. Herein resides an homage to the triumphs and set-backs that a vulnerable population is expected to celebrate and pull through in silence. If you have a connection to this subject matter seen here the tears and smiles will naturally appear. If you don't have a connection to it then please just take my word for it: This is scores away from being unworthy of your attention. As its resolution comes closer in view ‘𝑴𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑨𝒔…’ makes one last effort in touching on the power of unconditional love or support and the role they have in undoing the harm caused by generational trauma.. These themes aren't just universally sound. They are unequivocally Important. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sweetest Movie *by W***D on October 5, 2023* This movie is so sweet and tender and it's a great wholesome little tale. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/42554212-my-life-as-a-zucchini-blu-ray](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/42554212-my-life-as-a-zucchini-blu-ray) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*