MILA is a war story told from a child's perspective. It was inspired by vivid stories the director's mother often told her of World War II. In the film, the character of Mila represents the best of
humanity. Although she has lost everything - her family, her house, and her peace - she still clings to hope. With little more than hope, her humanity and her imagination, Mila manages to have a
profound impact on others, including an inconsolable stranger who saves her. While the film is inspired by true events that occurred in Trento, Italy, in 1943, Mila represents all children, in any war, of any time. The decision was made not to have dialogue in order to create a film that speaks to everyone. To that end, it seemed natural to rely on the universal language of music.
Language: Without dialogue
Director
Cinzia Angelini
Born in Trento, director and creator of animated films, has worked for major international studios for more than 25 years. While she started out as both a 2D and 3D animator, she later became a story artist for Warner Brothers, Sony Imageworks, Duncan Studio, Disney Animation Studios, Dreamworks and Illumination Entertainment. Her body of work includes BALTO, PRINCE OF EGYPT, SPIRIT, SPIDER-MAN 2, BOLT, THE MINIONS MOVIE and DESPICABLE ME 3. Cinzia is currently directing HITPIG, an upcoming animated feature film for Cinesite Studios. Cinzia moved to Los Angeles in 1997, where she currently lives with her family.
Gallery
Trento Film Map