Al Dente 2007
"Animation, Short"
In the 2007 animated short film *Al Dente* by Maël François, a spirited young street girl stumbles into a world where culinary witchcraft meets dark fantasy.
Director: Maël François
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Al Dente (2007) about?
A resourceful young girl invades the kitchen of a mysterious opera-singing ogre, only to learn his cooking is as dangerous as it is magical. What starts as a search for food becomes a test of wits against a culinary sorcerer.
Who directed Al Dente?
Maël François helmed this unique short film, blending animation and horror with a director's eye for atmosphere.
Who stars in Al Dente?
Cast details for *Al Dente* are not available.
Is Al Dente (2007) worth watching?
While *Al Dente* lacks an IMDb rating, its experimental fusion of horror and animation makes it a niche gem for fans of dark, concise storytelling. The six-minute runtime is a tight, unsettling experience worth a watch for adventurous viewers.
How long is Al Dente?
The runtime for *Al Dente* is 6 minutes.
About Al Dente (2007) — A chilling 6-minute horror-animation feast
In the 2007 animated short film *Al Dente* by Maël François, a spirited young street girl stumbles into a world where culinary witchcraft meets dark fantasy. When she sneaks into the kitchen of a sinister yet enchanting opera-singing ogre, she discovers that his dishes are more than just food—they're spells woven with taste and terror. This six-minute horror-animation hybrid blends eerie visuals with a hauntingly musical atmosphere, exploring themes of curiosity, risk, and the seductive allure of forbidden knowledge.
The film's tight runtime doesn't skimp on atmosphere; instead, it delivers a concentrated dose of dread and wonder, where every ingredient might be alive and every bite could be a trap. François' direction infuses the short with a dreamlike quality, making *Al Dente* a memorable microcosm of horror and animation's shared potential for storytelling.