Come foglie al vento

Riccardo Calimani, writer and historian, during a walk in the Venice ghetto, encounters two teenagers to whom he recounts the story of his parents in a journey through time across the years of Fascism and the Shoah. The two young people on a trip to the lagoon listen today to the experiences of two very young people who, many years earlier, were forced to flee their city like leaves in the wind in order to save their lives.

Directed by Caterina de Mata, Come foglie al vento leans on a strong ensemble — Riccardo Calimani, Laura Taddeo, Gabriele Rollo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2022.