Little Tickles

Little Tickles follows Odette, a girl who finds joy in motion and color, and keeps memories of childhood close through dance and drawing. Years later, the woman she becomes grapples with a painful truth: she was abused as a child. Instead of letting the past define her, she throws herself into professional dance, letting movement become a language she can control. The film traces how art can serve as shelter and weapon at once, offering Odette a way to reclaim a sense of safety while public stages and private memories collide. It's a portrait of resilience that refuses to hide the stain of trauma, showing how creativity can heal while wounds remain. Its tone shifts between light moments and truths.

Directed by Andréa Bescond and Eric Métayer, Little Tickles adapts Bescond's autobiographical stage work. The film maintains an intimate tone while presenting a strong ensemble cast including Bescond, Karin Viard, Clovis Cornillac, Pierre Deladonchamps, and Grégory Montel in striking fashion.

Critical responses highlighted the film for its unflinching honesty and careful balance of humor with pain. It centers on healing through art, memory, and chosen family, portraying trauma without spectacle and inviting viewers to witness how a dancer rebuilds identity after abuse. Its approach invites empathy beyond trauma and hope.

The film sparked discussions about how cinema treats abuse and resilience, especially in relation to art as coping. Odette's story has resonated with audiences for its frank portrayal of healing through movement, making Little Tickles a notable entry in contemporary French drama. The film helps many discuss painful memories openly.