Animated film 'Titina' tells story of airship inventor Umberto Nobile and his dog

The animated feature film 'Titina', directed by Kajsa Næss, is set for release on September 14, distributed by BIM. Based on the 2013 children's book 'Titina. Storia di una cane nobile' by Giuseppe Carfagno, the film recounts the polar adventures of Titina, a fox terrier who accompanied her owner, Italian engineer and airship inventor Umberto Nobile, on the first expedition to the North Pole by dirigible alongside Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. The story is told from Titina's perspective, with Nobile portrayed as a secondary character. The film also covers Nobile's second polar expedition, which ended in tragedy; he was among the few survivors and faced accusations of abandoning his crew. After years of exile from Fascist Italy, Nobile returned in 1945 and served as a deputy in the Constituent Assembly, contributing to Article 9 of the Italian Constitution, which promotes culture and scientific research. The film incorporates archival footage and recordings, aiming to rediscover Nobile's legacy through his loyal dog.