Trash: Italian animated film gives rubbish a second chance

The animated feature 'Trash', helmed by Francesco Dafano and Luca Della Grotta, is set to debut on October 16 in Rome during the 18th edition of Alice nella Città, aligning with its release in theaters by Notorious Pictures. The narrative revolves around anthropomorphic waste in Rome on a quest for a Magic Pyramid to transform into 'Portatori'. By integrating live-action settings with animation, the directors aim to promote recycling awareness. This entirely Italian production stems from Della Grotta's fascination with the moon, co-written with Andrea Nobile and produced by Alan Vele. The film draws inspiration from Eastern European animation, Japanese anime, and Italian genre films from the 1970s and 1980s. The directors aspire for 'Trash' to showcase the commercial and international viability of Italian animation.