Arf
Synopsis
The Second World War shows itself to the people in all its terror. Bianca is a dog. Her Jewish family was deported. Hopeless, she wanders around the city, until she finds an abandoned child. It is a matter of a moment, Bianca rediscovers the joy of living, names that child Arf and decides to make him grow up among the dogs. So Arf grows up happily, until an SS commando discovers him and decides to deport him to a camp. There, Arf finds a new friends, the ferocious Dobermans of the camp, cause he knows their language. The military would like to eliminate him, when the Führer with his escort arrives at the camp by surprise…
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ciro Clarizio
Arf (voice), bambino del campo #1 (voice)
Carlotta Di Lorenzo
Mamma di Arf (voice)
Danilo Di Martino
Comandante del campo (voice)
Francesco Mastroianni
Dittatore (voce)
Francesco Meoni
Ufficiale (voice)
Umberto Baldissarri
Caporale (voice)
Stefano Macchi
soldato del campo (voice)
Federico Gagliardi
bambino del campo #2 (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Russo, Simona Cornacchia
- Screenplay & Story
- Anna Russo
- Original Score
- Tony Canto, Simone Cristicchi
- Original Title
- Arf
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Genoma Films, MiC, Emilia-Romagna Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Russo, Simona Cornacchia
Anna Russo
Tony Canto, Simone Cristicchi
Paolo Rossi Pisu
Department Leadership Roster
Anna Russo
Director
Simona Cornacchia
Director
Anna Russo
Writer
Paolo Rossi Pisu
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arf
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arf about?
The Second World War shows itself to the people in all its terror. Bianca is a dog. Her Jewish family was deported. Hopeless, she wanders around the city, until she finds an abandoned child. It is a matter of a moment, Bianca rediscovers the joy of living, names that child Arf and decides to make him grow up among the dogs. So Arf grows up happily, until an SS commando discovers him and decides to deport him to a camp. There, Arf finds a new friends, the ferocious Dobermans of the camp, cause he knows their language. The military would like to eliminate him, when the Führer with his escort arrives at the camp by surprise…
Who directed Arf?
Arf was directed by Anna Russo, Simona Cornacchia.
Who stars in Arf?
The principal cast of Arf includes Ciro Clarizio, Carlotta Di Lorenzo, Danilo Di Martino, Francesco Mastroianni, Francesco Meoni.
When was Arf released and how long is it?
Arf was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Arf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arf was composed by Tony Canto, Simone Cristicchi.
Is Arf based on a book or true story?
Arf is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anna Russo".