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La Luna

2011 · short film · G · 7 min · ★ 7.8

AnimationFamilyFantasy

On his first night at work, a young boy joins two older relatives on a quiet boat ride far out to sea. He soon discovers their strange, magical job and must navigate clashing advice and old traditions while figuring out how to do things his own way.

Also known as Pixar Shorts: La Luna · Pixar short films collection Vol2 - La luna

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Details
Original title
La luna
Years
2011
Release date
2012-02-10
Language
English
Rated
G
Runtime
7 min
Max quality
HD
TMDB rating
7.8/10 (847 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a brief, whimsical family tale about tradition and finding your own path, with warm humor and a gentle fantasy vibe; Not for you if you need lots of dialogue or plot complexity.

Pros: charming coming-of-age theme; colorful storybook visuals; sweet family humor | Cons: very short runtime; minimal dialogue; simple story beats

Themes

  • moon
  • tradition
  • coming of age
  • discovery
  • short film

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Animated Short Film · 2012 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Enrico Casarosa