Synopsis

The world as we know it has ended. Nature has reclaimed the planet and a new society is about to rise again. It’s known as “The Institution” and its adepts attempt to restore the pre-established order by imposing their concept of rule to the free people of the jungle. Some, however, fight fiercely against their process of “civilization”. The dissidents are preparing their revolution! This is the story of the free spirits that wish to find their place in the world. Yaya, a girl with a gruff personality and an untamed spirit and Lennie, a very tall man, and affected by a mental retardation. The two are deeply tied and take care of each other by making sure to not have their last and only treasure left be taken away: their freedom.

Alessandro Rak

Alessandro Rak directed in 2014 his first film, L’Arte della Felicità. The movie opened Settimana della Critica of the 70th Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica di Venezia as a Special Event, winning the Arca Cinema Giovani Prize and the FEDIC Menzione Speciale as Miglior Film Italiano a Venezia, the Best First Film prize at the 2013 Raindance Film Festival, the Anima 2014 International Animation Film Festival of Brussels Audience Award, the Ciak d’Oro 2014 Bello & Invisibile, the 2014 Expotoons Best Film Award, the 12th Kecskemét Animation Film Festival Student Jury Prize and the prestigious recognition as Best European Animated Film at the 2014 European Film Awards. Gatta Cenerentola (2017) is his second feature film.