directed by Luca Machnich

 THE EVE tells, as the title suggests, a particular Christmas Eve. An eight-year-old boy, who is facing a difficult childhood, puts all his wishes in a meeting with Santa Claus, with the hope that he will accept to take him away and let him live in the toy factory.

Often in films with a Christmas setting, children and toys are the protagonists. From The Nutcracker by Čajkovskij to Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium passing through many others, the relationship between children and toys that come to life is transformed into a safe haven capable of protecting the protagonists of the stories from their fears and their moments of unhappiness. It is the most magical moment of the year, where everything becomes an expectation, where every detail makes the difference. Even the oldest ones have a lot of hope at this time of the year, and you don't need to be a believer to celebrate it.

For many other people, however, Christmas is an unpleasant date, especially for those who are alone, because the feeling of loneliness at Christmas becomes unbearable.

THE EVE collects this feeling of helplessness and tells it using all the Christmas symbols such as the Christmas tree, the decorations, the warm atmospheres, the gifts, the toys, Santa Claus, the fireplace, the house, and shakes them, shuffles them, and turns them upside down. 

What if the world that is supposed to protect children and preserve and materialize their dreams instead becomes unreliable and cruel? Does the child have a chance or will he have to face reality? THE EVE does face reality with delicacy and provocation. 

By creating a small horror film for whom all departments deserve appreciation: Cinematography, direction, writing, set design, acting, editing, and soundtrack. Special mention should be made of the impeccable 3D and animations, not only technically successful but also perfectly immersed in the film. 

The rhythm of the dialogues is fast and marks the time, another important element in the storytelling.

THE EVE has already won many international awards, prizes that confirm the success of this film that fully respects the basic rules of the first horror films that became cult.