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NO DOGS OR ITALIANS ALLOWED
DIRECTOR Alain Ughetto
COUNTRY France
ABOUT Alain Ughetto tells the story of his grandparents, who crossed the Alps dreaming of a new life in France.
RELEASE DATE Out now
WEB foliascope.fr
No Dogs or Italians Allowedis an absolute artistic gem. Using live action, stop-motion and 2D animation, Foliascope has created a film that drips with character, depth and technical genius. It’s true that the early days of stop-motion film were pretty primitive and you’d be forgiven for thinking its days were numbered. But the likes of Aardman, Ideal Standard Film, and now Foliascope have proved all the critics wrong. They are forging unique styles of storytelling with a whole pipeline of incredible tech to drive it forward.
Those familiar with Foliascope will know it to be an ambitious production company that creates feature films, short films and TV series with a particular focus on young audiences. It has an incredible ability to capture the imaginations of its audiences through engaging storytelling and stunning animation.
No DogsorItalians Allowed does exactly that. It’s a personal story for Alain Ughetto, the film’s director, based on his grandfather, Luigi. Having survived two wars and the misery of fascism, he fell in love with a lady called Cesira, started a family and moved
from Italy to France. The film tells this story of overcoming adversity with both great beauty and skill.
NoDogsor ItaliansAllowed features seamless integration between foreground and background plates
The film manages to tell a beautiful story using new and old animation techniques