Rita
An animated short film dedicated to Francesca's grandmother. The film explores the themes of death and loss, retracing Francesca's relationship with her grandmother Rita through a voice-over narration.
Rita was part of the official selection of Sea Slug 2026, Animateka 2025, Sardinia Film Festival 2025, CutOut Fest 2025, BITBANG 2025, Cinema Pirata 2025, Lugano Animation Days 2025, and Insomnia 2025. The film was also included in the group exhibition Vite, Morti e Miracolo at TAM Museum in Matera, presented as a video installation integrated into a 3D statue
Directed and animated by: Francesca Colombara
Music: Debussy - Arabesque No. 1 (Arr. for Music Box) by GregorQuendel
Sound design: Matteo Dang
Year: 2025