IMDb 6.9 2021 HD

Ciao Alberto

Ciao Alberto

2021
Animation Comedy Family Fantasy
7 min TV-G USA
7.386 / 10
6.9 IMDB

With his best friend Luca away at school, Alberto is enjoying his new life in Portorosso working alongside Massimo—the imposing, tattooed, one-armed fisherman of few words—who's quite possibly…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Kelly Bonbright / McKenna Jean Harris / Leo Santos
Starring
Jack Dylan Grazer / Marco Barricelli / Jacob Tremblay / Gino La Monica / Arturo Sorino

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

charming heartwarming ambitious impressive bittersweet quiet hopeful visually stunning earnest developing delightful relatable

Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 1, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This delightful short revisits Alberto in Portorosso, presenting him with a new challenge: earning the respect of the formidable fisherman, Massimo. The narrative cleverly uses Alberto's earnest ambition as its driving force, exploring the dynamics of mentorship and…

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Oliver Finch
Apr 1, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'Ciao Alberto' is a triumph of character-driven storytelling, delivering a poignant and visually stunning short that enriches the 'Luca' universe. Alberto's journey as he seeks to impress the formidable Massimo is handled with remarkable sensitivity and humour. The…

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Sophia Beaumont
Apr 1, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

A brief but engaging sojourn back to Portorosso, 'Ciao Alberto' finds our adventurous protagonist navigating a new dynamic without his best friend Luca. The introduction of Massimo, a fisherman of few words but immense presence, provides an interesting…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 1, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'Ciao Alberto', we find our titular character forging a new path in Portorosso, under the tutelage of the stoic fisherman, Massimo. This short film is a testament to the power of mentorship, with Alberto's earnest desire to…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 1, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This charming short offers a delightful return to the world of 'Luca', focusing on the spirited Alberto as he embarks on a new chapter. The narrative wisely centres Alberto's eagerness to impress his imposing, yet clearly admirable, mentor,…

FAQs

While the context doesn't explicitly detail the presence of sea monsters in 'Ciao Alberto', it does mention that Alberto is a 'young sea monster' in the plot summary. This suggests that his dual nature, a key element from the original 'Luca' narrative, may still be a facet of his character. However, the focus here seems to be on his terrestrial life and his interactions with the human world, particularly his mentorship under Massimo.