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The short film, marking the 800th anniversary of Europe’s first secular university, offers a distinctive portrayal of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. A ruler with multiple crowns, Frederick’s tumultuous relationship with the papacy led to three excommunications. FII - LO STUPORE DEL MONDO seeks to capture Frederick’s essence through an animated and colourful portrayal.
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Original Language
IT
Ella Blake, a stop-motion animator struggling to control her demons after the loss of her overbearing mother, embarks upon the creation of a film that becomes the battleground for her sanity. As Ella’s mind starts to fracture, the characters in her project take on a life of their own.
