A man transforms into an animal and shares his emotions and fears. We Are Animals explores this metamorphosis as a metaphor for human contradictions, addressing relevant themes such as gender fluidity, power, domestic violence, and judgment, both in small towns and broader contexts. Year of production 2025 Length 14' CountryItaly Shooting Format Digital Aspect Ratio 1:85 / 4:3 Dialogue German
DirectorLorenzo Pallotta Producers Stefano Chiavarini, Lorenzo Pallotta, Stefano Schiavone, Andrea Garofalo, Tommaso Acquarone Production Companies Limbo Film, Oudeis Pictures, Waterclock Production, Rats Film Editor Massimo Da Re Color Curated by Palazzo del Cinema di Gorizia Sound Designer & MixTommaso Barbaro Sound Editing Luca Canzano Audio Post-Production Fullcode MusicFreddie Murphy, Chiara Lee Voice Christopher Buchholz Archive Materials from Centro per le Arti Visive - Mediateca Mario Quargnolo del Visionario (Gorizia) University of Udine - La Camera Ottica Lab (Udine) Mediateca of Trieste
Director's Statement The story follows a character who, in a quest to break free from societal expectations and childhood trauma, seeks to escape human constraints through a symbolic and physical return to nature. The transformation into an animal is not mere fantasy but an act of resistance — an intimate and necessary journey toward identity and survival. Through minimal dialogue and poetic imagery, We Are Animals delivers a raw and visceral reflection on our relationship with fear, belonging, and the natural world.
