Anim'Action: Dogs and Italians Not Allowed

Synopsis

CLOSING NIGHT: Short film “Donkey” with a special introduction by director Jonathan Daw + Feature “Dogs and Italians Not Allowed”.

“Donkey” with a special introduction by director Jonathan Daw - 6 min
Three Anangu women of different generations tell the story of how donkeys came to be valuable friends and helpers in the desert communities in the APY lands of northern South Australia.

Dogs and Italians Not Allowed (Interdit aux chiens et aux Italiens) - 70 min
In the Beginning of the 20th century - Ughettera, Northern Italy, The Ughetto family’s village. Living in the region had become very difficult and the Ughettos dream of a better life abroad. Legend has it that Luigi Ughetto crossed the Alps starting a new life in France, thus changing the destiny of his beloved family forever. His grandson travels back in time revisiting their history.