Arf

Set during the Second World War, this animated story follows a dog named Bianca who finds a deserted child after her own family is deported. Bianca raises the boy, whom she names Arf, as part of a canine pack. As Arf grows up, he communicates through barking and shares a deep bond with the dogs. This peaceful existence ends when an SS unit discovers him and sends him to a concentration camp. In the camp, Arf uses his ability to speak the language of dogs to befriend the fierce Dobermans guarding the facility. The conflict peaks when the camp commander seeks to eliminate the boy, coinciding with an unexpected visit from the Dictator.

The film was produced in Italy by Genoma Films, the Emilia-Romagna Film Commission, and MiC. It was directed by Anna Russo and Simona Cornacchia, with the screenplay written by Anna Russo. The voice cast includes Ciro Clarizio as Arf, Carlotta Di Lorenzo as Arf's mother, Danilo Di Martino as the camp commander, and Francesco Mastroianni as the Dictator. The movie blends elements of comedy, drama, and family animation over a 75-minute runtime. On TMDB, the film has a rating of 6.5/10 based on one vote.