: The film utilized traditional 2D animation technique at a time when CGI was becoming the industry standard.
: The United States version, titled Momo: The Conquest of Time , features an unexpected voice cast including Hayden Panettiere as Momo and Kevin Costner .
: While the story of a girl fighting "Gray Men" who steal time is a staple of children's literature, this specific adaptation was highly praised, winning the Audience Award at the 2003 Montreal Children's Film Festival.
: The film's success led to a 26-episode animated television series in 2003, which acted as an extended retelling of the movie's plot. Core Premise Enzo D'Alò: Movies, TV, and Bio - Amazon.com
(2001) is a notable Italian-German animated feature directed by Enzo D’Alò, based on the classic fantasy novel Momo by Michael Ende. Key Features & Interesting Facts
: One of the film's most distinct features is its score, composed by the famous Italian rock singer Gianna Nannini . The song "Aria" won the Silver Ribbon (Nastro d'Argento) for Best Song in 2002.