Having joined forces on WWII drama-thriller “Frontier,” a Menemsha Films U.S. pickup, Catalan director Judith Colell and Barcelona-based studio Filmax are reuniting on another war tale.
This time, however, it will be told through an animated feature and the story of the friendship between Moss, a loyal dog, and a young girl, Ana.
Filmax has acquired international sales rights and will introduce first-look images of “Moss” at Cannes’ Marché du Film.
Targeting family audiences, “Moss” turns on Ana who, on her sixth birthday, adopts Moss, an abandoned puppy. The two quickly become inseparable. But then war breaks out and amid the chaos of the bombings, they are separated. Moss becomes a street dog and lives an adventurous life. Anna, scarred by loss and trauma, fights to rebuild her life. Years later, they both set out on a search for each other that symbolizes resilience, memory and hope.
Written by María Jaén, “Moss” is based on the prize-winning book by David Cirici.
The production is driven by Barcelona’s Imagic TV and Czech-Slovak company PFX and produced by Jordi B. Oliva.
With this acquisition, Filmax is reinforcing its commitment to quality European animation, it announced Tuesday.
