Sicily, fascist period. A shadow show performer is confined to an island with a lighthouse because during one of his show he uses his art to make fun of Mussolini. A fortuitous event will redeem him from loneliness and captivity through his art.
The short got a nomination at David di Donatello and has been inserted in the long list for the 2018 Academy Awards®.
Written, directed and realized by Nico Bonomolo
Produced by Nico Bonomolo and Andrea Occhipinti, LUCKY RED DISTRIBUZIONE, TRUE COLORS
Music by Gioacchino Balistreri
FESTIVALS:
• David di Donatello – Nomination as Best Animated Shortfilm
• Santa Barbara Intl Film Festival | Winner of Bruce Corwin Award Best Animated Shortfilm* • Anima, Brussels Intl Animation Festival – Special program
• Nashvlle Festival 2017 – Official Selection
• Nastri d’Argento Corti 2017 | Nomination as Best Animated Shortfilm
• Valdarno Cinema 2017 | Winner ofGiglio Fiorenino Award and Young Jury Award
• Globo d’Oro (Italian Golden Globe) for Best Short Film 2017 | Nomination
• Giffoni Experience 2017 | Best Animated Shortfilm +18 and Amnesty International Award
• Siciliambiente Film Festival 2017 | Best Animated Shortfilm
• Animavì, International Festival of Poetic Film 2017 | Winner of Audience Award
• Zabut Intl Short Film Festival 2017 | Winner ofAudience Award
• Inventa un film Festival 2017 | Winner of First Prize International Animation
• Bosa Animation Awards 2017 | Special Mention
• Nevada City Film Festival 2017 | Best Animation Shortfilm
• Cine a la vista 2017 | Winner of Audience Award
• Corti In Cortile Intl Short FIlm Festival 2017 | Best Directing and Audience Award
• Sedicicorto Intl Film Festival 2017 | Special Mention
• Montecatini Intl Short Film Festival 2017 | Best Animation
• Visionaria Intl Film Festival | Winner of Audience Award and Special Mention