A boy’s insistence on wearing a Little Mermaid Costume at a school play forces his parents to confront their inherent fears of prejudice and the true meaning of unconditional love.
9-year old Blu finds joy wearing his hair long and dressing as a girl. His progressive parents Lucio and Elena support his inclinations, but keep this act private within the sanctity of their home. When Blu insists on wearing a Little Mermaid Costume at his school play, Lucio and Elena realise they are not ready to indulge their son’s preferences publicly and turn to a psychologist (played by director Andreozzi herself) who guides them on a journey of acceptance that challenges the depth of their convictions.
Steeped in sharp wit and poignant humor, this bittersweet comedy explores the tension between parental protection and a child's freedom of expression, questioning society’s readiness to embrace the "unicorns" in our midst.
UNICORNI earned Best International Feature at the West London Film Festival 2025 and Best Italian Film at the Lovers Film Festival 2025.
In Italian with English Subtitles.
Rating TBA.
Presented by the Embassy of Italy in Singapore in collaboration with Cinecittà and Filmhouse as part of Italian Film Festival 2026