Synopsis

A handcrafted animated world unfolds around the imagery suggested by "Ippocastano," blending drawn figures, paper scenery, and stop-motion-like movement. Shapes, characters, and natural forms appear to grow, shift, and transform in rhythm with the electronic track, creating a playful journey between a familiar landscape and an imaginary one. Rather than following a conventional narrative, the video works as a visual daydream, emphasizing texture, handmade movement, and the charm of objects brought to life.

Factoids & Trivia

• "Ippocastano" was released in 2008 and was UOLLI's first music video.

• The video was made as a hybrid of animation and real paper construction. Its visual world was assembled from handmade elements rather than relying solely on digital imagery.

• UOLLI created both the animation and the illustrations. The music is credited to UOLLI featuring Francy.

• The project began as a personal experiment connected to UOLLI's own electronic music. It helped establish the tactile, naive, and slightly surreal visual style that became associated with later work.

• The video was selected for the Museek Festival in Saint Petersburg, where it competed alongside music videos by Radiohead and Sigur Ros.

• "Ippocastano" refers to the horse chestnut tree, also known in Italian as castagno d'India. The title gives the video a natural reference point, although the imagery expands into a more imaginative handmade universe.