The Meatseller

The Meatseller

Best Short Animation Margherita Giusti Italy, Animation, 17’13’’

The Meatseller is the true story of Selinna Ajamikoko, a young Nigerian woman who dreams of becoming a meatseller like her mom. In order to achieve her dream, she begins her voyage towards Italy, an experience full of atrocity and inhumanity. This animated journey, led by Selinna’s own voice, guides us through the quest for identity that characterizes every human being.

The Meatseller
Film block: ANIMATION / … AND HUMAN BEINGS TOO
Screening:
Palace of Culture Pernik, Hall 1
  • Language
  • Country Italy
  • Genre Animation
  • Scriptwriter Margherita Giusti
  • Producer Luca Guadagnino
  • Music Enrico Ascoli
  • Editor Emanuele Bonomi
  • Cast Selinna Ajamikoko (voice)
  • Animation Elisa Bonandin, Carlotta Vacchetti, Milena Tipaldo, Giulia Landi, Camilla Pannone, Estelle Bray, Margherita Giusti
  • Year of creation 2023
  • Duration 17’13’’
Margherita Giusti
Director Margherita Giusti

Margherita started her career as storyboard artist and assistant director in Rome. In 2020, she graduated from Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia’s animation department in Turin, with the animated documentary “En Rang Par Deux”, co-directed with Elisabetta Bosco and Viola Mancini. She is cofounder of the collective Muta animation.

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