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Metal

original title:

Metal

directed by:

Andrea Natale

screenplay:

Andrea Natale

editing:

Andrea Natale

music:

Barry under di Uberan Mino

production:

Cinetika

country:

Italy

year:

2026

film run:

3'

format:

colour

status:

Ready (21/10/2026)

genre:

animation film

festivals & awards:

  • Ai awards film festival Cannes 2026
  • Production bridge awards Venice 2026 : Best european Animation short p> Vittorio Veneto film festival 2026: Miglior impatto visivo p> Premio alla carriera cinematografica-Premio attori veneti firmato Cvv in occasione della Mostra internazionale del cinema di Venezia 2026: Premio miglior video d'animazione e miglior regia per un video d'animazione

"Metal” is a visually striking animated short film, created using artificial intelligence, that explores the complex boundaries between technology and human emotions. Through a powerful and evocative aesthetic, the film delves into a profound narrative in which cold, rigid structures clash with intense inner expressiveness, offering a deeply sensory experience that reflects on themes of connection, modernization, and existential strength.