Vote for Santa

2021 1h 19m EN

AnimationFamilyMystery

Synopsis

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When his sister Ella decides to modernize the Christmas Factory against Santa Claus's wishes, Mike, who works as an assistant to the old Santa Claus, will have to decide which side he is on. The animated characters from the world of Arctic Friends will help him in his choice and thus in his maturation as an individual, leading the story in an unexpected direction.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lance Henriksen
Santa
Natasha Henstridge
Jenna
Leonardo Cecchi
Mike
Natalie Shinnick
Ella
Nicolò Bramante
Greg
Jay Paul Bullard
Michael Fitzpatrick

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Francesco Cinquemani
Writers: Andrea Nervollino, Mario Bellina, Andrea Fazzini
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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RUNTIME

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Tight 79-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Arctic Friends Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Francesco Cinquemani, shot by Patrizio Patrizi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Emanuele Frusi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Graziano Falzone shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Lance Henriksen and Natasha Henstridge and Leonardo Cecchi carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Francesco Cinquemani directs. Patrizio Patrizi behind the camera. Emanuele Frusi scores. Graziano Falzone cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 79-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Part of the "Arctic Friends Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Francesco Cinquemani, shot by Patrizio Patrizi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Emanuele Frusi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Graziano Falzone shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Lance Henriksen and Natasha Henstridge and Leonardo Cecchi carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt15354638 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.