Can you imagine a dog traveling on its own on a train? This is a true story. And she deserves a movie. The repertoire of "I'm learning from the cinema" films was supplemented by the positivity-spreading adventure film "The Dog Who Traveled by Train" about the four-legged Lampo. It took place between 1953 and 1960 at Campiglia Marittima train station in Tuscany (about 60 kilometers south along the Ligurian coast from the city of Livorno). The dog was cared for by the station keeper Elvio Barlettanis, who later wrote a book about Lampo, and after the animal's death, a statue of Lampo was erected at the station, which still delights people to this day.
"We read a lot of stories in the press about the incredible adventures of four-legged friends, but this one seemed special to me. Lampo took trains every day from the same station and always found a way to return to the same station. There are legends about him. He touched millions of hearts. Now even more people around the world will know his story", says director Magdalena Niec.
The film "The Dog Who Traveled by Train" will tell the story of how, one fine day, the father of the teenage girl Zuza, Paul, who works at the railway station, is escorted home by a never-before-seen white dog. After seeing such a handsome man, the girl's breath is taken away and she simply begs her father to let the dog stay. But dad explains that no one can keep this dog at all, because he is no one's: he likes to travel on trains by himself and only sometimes stops somewhere.
However, it soon becomes clear that the dog would also like to stay with the girl. Named Lampo, the cute animal quickly becomes a favorite of all the locals. Except for Polo's boss, the train station manager, who doesn't like the fame of a dog traveling on trains. Having decided to do everything to get rid of that unfortunate animal, one day he achieves his goal.
Realizing that Lampo may never return after he disappears, the girl falls ill. Those around her try to help her in every possible way, although deep down they know very well that only Lamp's return can alleviate the girl's grief. But will he be able to find his way to his new girlfriend?
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Director: Magdalena Nieć
Year: 2023
Country: Poland