Set in Northern Italy during the early 20th century, this stop-motion animated drama follows the Ughetto family in their mountain village of Ugheterra. Facing severe hardships, including labor exploitation and poor living conditions, Luigi Ughetto and his family leave their home and cross the Alps to seek a better existence in France. The story is presented as a reconstruction of the director's own family history, narrated by his perspective as he retraces the journey and destiny of his grandparents.
The film was directed by Alain Ughetto, who also wrote the screenplay alongside Anne Paschetta and Alexis Galmot. Ughetto provides the voice for the narrator, while the lead roles of Luigi and Cesira are voiced by Stefano Paganini and Ariane Gatto. The production was a collaboration between several countries, including France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, and Portugal, with support from companies such as RTBF and Foliascope.
The movie earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has been received positively by viewers, maintaining a rating of 7.3/10 on IMDb based on 2,500 votes and a score of 7.2/10 on TMDB from 183 votes.
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