The Meatseller: Animated Film About Nigerian Girl's Dream Debuts at Venice 80
Margherita Giusti's animated short film 'The Meatseller' premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival in the official selection. The film tells the true story of Selinna Ajamikoko, a Nigerian girl who dreams of becoming a butcher like her mother and undertakes a perilous journey to Naples to achieve it. Produced by Luca Guadagnino, the film uses a delicate animation style with soft colors contrasted by scarlet red, avoiding gore despite its subject matter. Giusti emphasizes the challenge of not letting aesthetics overpower the narrative in animated documentaries. The film explores themes of gender stereotypes, labor, and resilience through the metaphor of butchery.
Key facts
- The film is titled 'The Meatseller'.
- It is an animated short film directed by Margherita Giusti.
- The film was presented at the 80th Venice International Film Festival in the official selection.
- The story follows Selinna Ajamikoko, a Nigerian girl who wants to become a butcher.
- Selinna's journey involves traveling to Naples to pursue her dream.
- The film is produced by Luca Guadagnino.
- The animation style uses soft colors and scarlet red, avoiding explicit violence.
- Giusti notes the difficulty of not letting aesthetics overshadow the story in animated documentaries.
Entities
Artists
- Margherita Giusti
- Selinna Ajamikoko
- Luca Guadagnino
Institutions
- Venice International Film Festival
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Naples
- Nigeria