ALBA/DAWN

Description:

Gold Award, KIDS FIRST! Best 2009. The story of a child suffering from a serious illness who imagines himself fighting his disease by dreaming he is a knight combating an evil dragon. Amidst the pain, courage and hope he manages to see the dawn embraced by his own mother. A combination of live action and animation starring Sara D'Amario (La ragazza del Lago and Caos Calmo) and Vincenzo Bocciarelli (Orgoglio).

KIDS FIRST!® Adult Juror Comments:

Very touching story about a brave boy and his mother. The animated sequences portraying his imagination are well done as is the live action. This Italian-produced, non-narrative short film delivers a strong punch! Nicely done.