This stop-motion film by Oscar-winner Adam Elliot creates a wonderful universe with eccentric characters, playful animation and a visual humour all its own.

Introverted Grace and her fire-breathing twin brother Gilbert end up with completely different foster families. This tragic event seems to leave a mark on their lives forever, but brother and sister keep in touch through letters. After losing her eccentric (and elderly) friend Pinky-and without Gilbert around-Grace finds solace in the snail world and retreats to her metaphorical shell.

As the years pass, the siblings' lives each take a different turn. As they struggle with romance, creative projects and setbacks, their bond remains intact. Memoir of a Snail is a warm claymation from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Adam Elliot, master of bringing light to an otherwise dark story. With eccentric characters, playful animation and a visual humour all his own, Elliot creates a beautiful universe where lost souls really do have a chance at happiness. The result is a bittersweet film about the essence of being human, reminding you to enjoy the life you have been given.