Amélie (; ;
The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain) is a 2001
romantic comedy film directed by
Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Written by Jeunet with Guillaume Laurant, the film is a whimsical depiction of contemporary Parisian life, set in
Montmartre. It tells the story of a shy waitress, played by
Audrey Tautou, who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better, while struggling with her own isolation. The film was a
co-production between companies in
France and
Germany. Grossing over $33 million in limited theatrical release, it is still the highest-grossing French-language film released in the United States.