Dandelooo’s Mum is Pouring Rain Lands in Italy

Dandelooo has inked a deal with Italian public broadcaster Rai for the 26-minute film Mum is Pouring Rain.

Co-produced by Laïdak Films and Dandelooo, the short film tells the story of 8-year-old Jane, who must spend Christmas with her grandma while her mother struggles with depression. It will launch on Rai Gulp in November.

The film, created and directed by Hugo de Faucompret, features hand-painted backgrounds. It was the winner of the jury award for a TV special at Annecy in 2021 and was shortlisted for the 94th Academy Awards.

“We are delighted to partner with Rai Kids on a pioneering show that touches on a sensitive issue,” said Gennarino Romano, international sales and acquisitions manager at Dandelooo. “We look forward to the Italian version of this great special, as it’s always exciting to discover the tonality that the broadcaster and the actors create. It’s like having the pleasure of watching the movie several times with a different point of view.”

Dandelooo is also in the process of expanding with new offices in Milan.