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Amelie: a self-absorbed woman?
Amélie Poulain, the beloved heroine of Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s romantic film, is often celebrated as a whimsical force for good. Yet behind her charming persona lies a more complex psychological portrait. This review challenges the conventional view, arguing that Amélie’s interventions in others’ lives stem less from altruism and more from a subtle form of narcissism and emotional manipulation.