Tracing the Gray Summer(2001)

Tracing the Gray Summer is an animated film that chronicles the Seveso disaster, a catastrophic industrial accident that devastated the region north of Milan, Italy in 1976. The incident released a toxic cloud of dioxin from a chemical plant, forcing the evacuation of thousands and leaving lasting environmental and health consequences. Through its animated medium, the film examines the human impact of the disaster, the community's struggle for survival and justice, and the industrial negligence that led to one of Europe's worst chemical accidents. The narrative captures both the immediate chaos and the long-term aftermath, blending historical documentation with visual storytelling to honor those affected by this pivotal moment in environmental history.