Alba
Synopsis
The short cleverly combines film and animation to portray the life and dreams of a boy stricken with illness. Following his experiences we see how the sterile and sombre life on a hospital world explodes in to the bright colours of a brilliant world of adventure. Lost in this fantastical universe the boy confronts his fear whilst fighting for survival and a way home. As the courageous knight he slays his demons finding the dawn light beyond the night of his world.
Details
- Year
- 2010
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 9 mins
- Director
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Giorgia Farina
- Producer
- Giorgia Farina
- Co-Producer
- Giorgia Farina
- Editor
- Gianluca Quartu
- Screenwriter
- Giorgia Farina
- Director of Photography
- Roberto Benvenuti
- Production Designer
- Roberta Basili
- Composer
- Lucas Vidal
- Principal cast
- Tommaso Facchi, Sara d'Amario, Vincenzo Bocciarelli
- Cartoonist
- Valerio Ducros
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Production Status
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