Hosted in the evocative Cloister of the Augustinians, feature-length animated films represent one of the most complete expressions of contemporary cinema: capable of addressing deep themes with lightness or building fantastic worlds full of meaning, they now stand as true tools for storytelling and reflection. The Festival presents a selection of the most recent releases of the cinematic season, ranging from auteur cinema to major productions.
2025 Program
The Wild Robot
Thursday, July 17 – 9:15 PM
Director: Chris Sanders
Production: DreamWorks Animation, Universal Pictures
United States, 2024
Duration: 101 minutes
After a shipwreck, a container full of robots ends up on a wild, untouched island. Of all the robots, only one reactivates: Rozzum, also called Roz, a robot designed for assistance. Initially bewildered and unsuited to the natural environment, Roz learns to get to know the island’s animals, understand the language of nature, and even raise an orphan goose. Over time, the robot develops emotions, empathy, and a strong bond with her new community. Based on Peter Brown’s best-selling children’s book, the film mixes adventure, ecology, and science fiction in a touching reflection on what it means to be alive.
Flow. A World to Save
Friday, July 18 – 9:15 PM
Director: Gints Zilbalodis
Production: Dream Well Studio, Sacrebleu Productions, Take Five
Latvia, France, Belgium, 2024
Duration: 84 minutes
In a world devastated by an environmental disaster and now almost entirely submerged by water, humans have disappeared. A domestic cat, surviving alone, embarks on a journey in a boat carrying various animals, all from different environments and forced to coexist. Without dialogue but rich in visual suggestion, the film tells a story of survival, solidarity, and rebirth, gently reflecting on the relationship between species and the fragile balance of our planet.
Elio
Sunday, July 20 – 9:15 PM
Director: Adrian Molina, Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi
Production: Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures
United States, 2025
Duration: 90 minutes
Elio is a bright but shy boy, struggling to feel accepted by others and to find his place in the world. One day, through a strange accident, he is teleported to a distant galaxy and mistaken for Earth’s official ambassador by an intergalactic council. Immersed in a universe filled with extraordinary creatures and bizarre rules, Elio will face a challenge far greater than he anticipated. With humor, emotion, and Pixar’s unmistakable style, the film explores the value of identity, courage, and connection between different worlds.