About La Luna

La Luna is a 3D computer-animated family film that was released by Pixar in 2012 and directed by Enrico Casarosa. The movie follows a young boy named Bambino, who embarks on a night-time adventure with his father Papà and grandfather Nonno, rowing far out to sea to perform their unusual family tradition.

The young boy is introduced to the family business for the very first time on this night. The family's unusual line of work includes sweeping fallen stars that sit on the surface of the moon. Throughout the adventure, young Bambino learns to find his own way among his father's and grandfather's contradicting teachings and opinions.

Making / Production

The movie "La Luna" is the timeless fable of a young boy coming of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. It has its roots in director Enrico’s personal life and is influenced by the legends of his childhood, growing up on the coasts of the Italian Riviera. It took around 4 years to complete the entire production.

Actors

• Tony Fucile plays the character of Papà, who guides his son Bambino throughout their family's moon-cleaning journey, providing him with a strict and traditional approach.
• Phil Sheridan voices Bambino's Nonno, offering a more leisurely approach to the family tradition as opposed to Papà.
• Krista Sheffler lends her voice for the young boy, Bambino. Krista brilliantly captures the curiousness and budding individuality of the character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is mostly told without dialogue, instead speaking to the audience through the beautiful animations and universal themes.
• "La Luna" is the longest ever Pixar short, with a running time of 7 minutes.
• Despite its short length, the movie took about 4 years to produce- longer than many feature films!

Awards

The film was nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 84th Academy Awards but did not win.

Quotes

• Papà: "Bambino, remember, always follow the star."
• Nonno: "Just do it your own way."

Music, Soundtrack

• The enchanting music of "La Luna" was composed by Michael Giacchino.
• The soundtrack perfectly complements the ethereal setting and carries the story, contributing significantly to the film's atmosphere and narrative.