Mila: Film about World War II girl moves viewers at Sharjah Animation Conference

Mila: Film about World War II girl moves viewers at Sharjah Animation Conference

“The short film is inspired by the recollections of my mother, who was caught in World War II as a four-year-old. She, like many others at that time, was forced to leave her home and migrate to a faraway land in a quest to survive and build a new life,” said Cinzia Angelini, director of Mila, during a panel discussion that was hosted alongside the screening of the film.

“Even though Mila is very specific to a time and place in history, the message it serves is timeless and universal. It helps us empathise with innocent people who are caught in crossfire of conflict,” said Valentina Martelli, executive producer of the project.

Through Mila, the creators and the hundreds of volunteers who helped realise this project are trying to spread the message of resilience.

“Mila is educational. It allows children to be cognizant and sympathetic to the realities of life. It helps them know and understand that there are many children who might not be as lucky as them,” added Martelli.

A volunteer-based project, Mila was created with the help of 350 animation professionals from 35 countries. It has won more than 20 international awards so far and is a