Underplayed Gems

Opopomoz (2003)

Opopomoz poster
Directed by
Enzo D’Alò
Genre
Christmas film
Country
France, Italy, Spain
Runtime
1h 16m
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 46 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

The film follows a group of children in modern-day Naples who encounter magical events during the Christmas season. They try to save Christmas from a sinister threat.

whimsicalwarmfestiveslow-pacedsentimentalvisually stylizedfamily-friendlylighthearted

What happens

Opopomoz is a 2003 Italian animated Christmas film directed by Enzo D'Alò. It tells an unusual Christmas story, set in a modern-day Naples, during the Christmas season. The film was shot in two years, with a budget of about 10 million euro. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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