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Pixar's 'Gatto' Reveals Feline Mafia in Venice
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Pixar's 'Gatto' Reveals Feline Mafia in Venice

From Tuổi Trẻ · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pixar has unveiled its next animated short film, 'Gatto,' set in Venice and featuring a mafia of cats.
  • The film stars Mark Ruffalo as Nero, a black cat indebted to a local mafia boss, Rocco, voiced by Laurence Fishburne.
  • 'Gatto' showcases a distinct artistic style with visible brushstrokes and a painterly aesthetic, moving away from Pixar's traditional realistic graphics.

Pixar is set to release its latest animated short film, 'Gatto,' following the success of 'Hoppers' and just a week before 'Toy Story 5' hits theaters. The film, set against the backdrop of Venice's canals, introduces a world of feline mafia.

Trong Gatto, sau nhiều năm xoay xở giữa những con kênh chằng chịt và bầu không khí đầy mê tín của thành phố Venice, Nero bắt đầu tự hỏi liệu mình đã sống đúng với cuộc đời của bản thân hay chưa.

— Film synopsisDescribes the central conflict and existential questioning faced by the protagonist cat, Nero, in the Venetian setting.

Voiced by notable actors Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne, 'Gatto' centers on Nero, a resourceful black cat voiced by Ruffalo, who finds himself deeply in debt to Rocco, a ruthless local mafia boss voiced by Fishburne. The film's synopsis suggests Nero must navigate his precarious situation and forge an unexpected friendship that might help him find meaning in life, provided Venice doesn't defeat him first.

The teaser trailer offers a glimpse into the film's unique visual style. It deviates significantly from Pixar's signature realistic graphics, embracing a painterly aesthetic with visible brushstrokes, flat perspectives, and rich lighting. This artistic direction evokes the feel of a living storybook, a trend seen in many recent animated productions.

Mang khoản nợ với Rocco - ông trùm mafia mèo địa phương - Nero rơi vào tình thế khó xử và buộc phải xây dựng một tình bạn hoàn toàn bất ngờ.

— Film synopsisExplains Nero's predicament and the unexpected relationship that may offer him a path forward.

'Gatto' is described as a bold artistic experiment, and its early visuals suggest Pixar is pushing creative boundaries. The trailer depicts a scene where Nero and Rocco interrogate another cat about missing tuna, only to be hilariously distracted by a dangling lightbulb and a string, descending into playful chaos. The film is directed by Enrico Casarosa and produced by Andrea Warren, the same duo behind 'Luca,' and is slated for release on March 5, 2027.

Chính mối quan hệ ấy có thể giúp cậu tìm ra ý nghĩa cuộc sống, nếu như Venice không đánh bại cậu trước.

— Film synopsisHighlights the potential for personal growth through friendship, while acknowledging the challenging environment of Venice.
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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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