F.A.N. European Animation Survey – Program #5: Italy

MIAF has partnered with five different European animation festivals from the Festivals Animation Network (FAN). Together we have crafted five programs of new animation that delivers a comprehensive overview of what’s happening in the European animation scene.

Confino
Nico Bonomolo
Italy, 11’00, 2017
A shadow puppet artist is confined to a lighthouse island for mocking Mussolini during his performance, but a fortuitous event frees him from captivity through his art.

Tinnitus #3
Michele Bernardi
Italy, 6’40, 2025
An introspective journey into a realm of troubled thoughts: a sleep always interrupted in search of a breath of peace.

Waiting For May
Simone Massi
Italy, 8’04, 2014
It’s May and the blackbirds are hiding while they sing. Memories, associations, and stories fill the air and divert the senses.

En Rang Pas Deux
Elisabetta Bosco, Margherita Giusti, Viola Mancini
Italy, 6’51, 2020
Afif, originally from Tunisia and Aliou, from Senegal, tell their different stories, talk about friendship, immigration, freedom and, above all, about the fundamental value of making music together.

The Night
Martina Generali, Simone Pratola, Francesca Sofia Rosso
Italy, 6’29, 2023
At the Venice Carnival, Pulcinella tries to sneak into a VIP party but makes one big mistake, sending his dreams of wealth and fame quickly into the nightmare zone.

The Voice Of The Sirens
Gianluigi Toccafondo
Italy, 19’53, 2024
Deep beneath the waves, muffled by the rolling currents, a sound from the surface begins to be heard – a voice so softly seductive, and unlike anything heard before.

This session is classified: Unclassified (M) Mature, not recommended for viewers under 15 years.