ANIMALIA

Itto faces spiritual, physical, mental, and familial battles during an alien invasion.

Animalia, Sofia Alaoui

Animalia (2025), directed by Sofia Alaoui, explores the connection between spirituality and reality; between the material and immaterial. Through a powerful combination of intentional sound, dream-like cinematography, and complex storylines, Animalia tells the story of humanity during an alien invasion. The different battles – spiritual, physical, mental, and familial– the main character Itto faces, culminate in a cardinal conversation, layering class and empathy, in a society where religion is the saviour.

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Release Date: December 12th 2025
Director(s): Sofia Alaoui Written: Sofia Alaoui, Laurie Bost, Raphaelle Desplechin
Producers: Margaux Lorier, Christophe Barral, Toufik Ayadi
Starring: Oumaima Barid , Medhi Dehbi, Fouad Oughaou. Cinematographer: Noe Bach Distributor: Ad Vitam Distribution
Runtime: 90 minutes