Amelie was the 2001 whimsical rom-com that inspired many a beguiled viewer to sign up for French classes and spend a summer in Paris (guilty as charged).

After becoming the highest grossing French language film in America, its magical legacy continued to charm in a musical production, which is soon arriving in London after a successful run on Broadway.

Speaking about the potential of an Amelie TV series or sequel earlier this week, director Jean-Pierre Jeunet shut down any rumours – but he has shared the surprising news that he is making an Amelie mockumentary.

Amelie director Jean-Pierre Jeunet just raised eyebrows with his comments about the new production