The Triplets of Belleville (2003)

French animation - (with some sensuality) very little dialogue. Film tells the story of a working class woman with a son passionate to become a bicyclist and compete in the Tour de France. Unfortunately, the boy is kidnapped by gangsters during the race and carried across the Atlantic by ship to ride in a virtual theatre casino. Here Mafia bosses wager bets on competing cyclists. Story features a rescue attempt. Story characters are exaggerated and bizarre looking, not unlike a Tim Burton film. Lots of music. 80 minutes