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Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs: Behind the Scenes of Stop-Motion

other · 2026-05-04

Wes Anderson's new stop-motion film Isle of Dogs (L'isola dei cani) is set for Italian release on May 2. The production involved 27 animators and 10 assistants. In a behind-the-scenes video, Anderson and his team discuss the techniques and challenges of stop-motion animation, such as puppets' inability to smile. Anderson humorously notes that after two and a half years of work, one confronts such limitations but always finds ways around them. The video aims to reveal the magic behind the filmmaking process.

Key facts

  • 27 animators and 10 assistants worked on Isle of Dogs.
  • The film is a stop-motion animated feature by Wes Anderson.
  • Italian release date: May 2.
  • A behind-the-scenes video explains the techniques and difficulties.
  • Anderson jokes about puppets not being able to smile.
  • The project took about two and a half years.
  • The video is published by Artribune.
  • Valentina Tanni is mentioned as an art historian and curator.

Entities

Artists

  • Wes Anderson
  • Valentina Tanni

Institutions

  • Artribune
  • Politecnico di Milano
  • NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti

Locations

  • Italy

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