Feature films
The third time
1944. Nichi, a young partisan, accepts a suicide mission: to escort a mysterious woman pursued by the Nazis across the border. But that woman has a forbidden name: Edda Ciano.
Between escapes, betrayals and state secrets, a journey begins that will change the course of the war forever - and the lives of both
DIRECTED BY: Gianni Aureli
CAST: Elisabetta Pellini, Sara Baccarini, Giovanni Capalbo, Emilio De Marchi, Stefano Fresi, Erminio Truncellito
DURATION: 90'
Silver man
From the acclaimed directors of The Illustrious Citizen and The Surprise Ending comes a modern and sharp anthology starring Guillermo Francella. Shot in Spain, Argentina and Italy, the film features a series of short but incisive episodes that explore the moral dilemmas of ordinary people grappling with difficult choices, putting their values to the test. A journey into the complexities of today's world, told with a critical and sharp eye
DIRECTED BY: Mariano Cohn, Gaston Duprat
CAST: Guillermo Francella, Tony Sperandeo, Aurora Quattrocchi,
Tania Bambaci, Giuseppe Lo Piccolo
DURATION: 90 minutes
Neet
In an Italy in social collapse, the government reintroduces compulsory military service for young people under 30. A million young people have only one month to find work and escape the military service. But between impossible dreams, unlikely crowdfunding and unexpected encounters, someone will find much more than a job: themselves
DIRECTED BY: Andrea Biglione
CAST: Maurizio Bousso, Daniele Locci, Daniele Trombetti, Chiara Vinci, Caterina Murino, Fabrizio Biggio, Pietro De Silva, Celeste Savino, Marta Filippi, Alice Luvisoni
DURATION: 92'
Dark as the heart
An actress on the rise. A powerful husband. A rebellious lover. An ex who has never stopped manipulating. In a Southern Italy steeped in mystery and ambition, four lives intertwine in a dangerous game where no one is innocent. And when the truth comes out, it's already too late
DIRECTED BY: Marco De Luca
CAST: Elisabetta Pellini, Antonio Grosso, Antonietta Bello, Stefano Gianino, Luc Merenda, Gabriele Rossi, Stefania Casini
DURATION: 101 minutes
Trip
A man wakes up trapped in a basement, with no apparent way out. As he tries to understand the nature of his imprisonment, he is confronted with visions and memories that force him to explore the deepest recesses of his mind. A claustrophobic thriller that transforms physical escape into an interior journey, where the real obstacle is represented by personal demons
DIRECTED BY: Igor Maltagliati
CAST: Igor Mattei, Alina Person
DURATION: 90 minutes
The Shepherds' Dream
In the wild lands of Barbagia, Ignazio, an exhausted shepherd, sees his routine turned upside down by Andrea, a former media manager on the run from justice. His idea? To transform sheep farming into a social show. But behind the digital utopia lies a fragile balance between tradition and spectacle. A rural comedy about change, identity and (almost) impossible dreams
DIRECTED BY: Tomaso Mannoni
CAST: Alessandro Gazale, Fabio Fulco, Astrid Meloni
DURATION: 84 minutes
Tulips
Love, Honor and a Bicycle
After losing his farm during the 1953 floods in the Netherlands, Gauke, a romantic Dutch farmer, decides to change his life. Riding his bicycle, he moves to Puglia, where he buys a trullo and begins to grow tulips under the sun of Southern Italy. Years later, in 1980, Anna, a young Canadian, arrives in the village to fulfill the last wish of Chiara, the woman who raised her like a mother. Through the stories of Immacolata and her son Vito, Anna discovers Gauke's extraordinary story, his bond with Chiara and a fight against the local mafia that marked the fate of his family. A journey between past and present, between love, honor and the strength of roots
DIRECTED BY: Ilmar Taska
CAST: Brandon Karrer, Marian Zapico, Julian Berlin,
Olga Shuvalova, Tiya Sircar
DURATION: 93 minutes
Knockdown
The suicide format
A film that breaks the rules of vision. During the lockdown, amid fears, isolation and violence, a man takes refuge in an intimate and distorted dimension. His world shatters into ever-changing visual frames, while reality implodes. A radical cinematic experiment, between social denunciation, performance art and visual provocation
DIRECTED BY: Inessa Gordeiko
CAST: Paola Lavini, Fabio Fulco
DURATION: 67 minutes
Good vibes
A mysterious smartphone gives access to anyone's personal data, unleashing a spiral of obsession and secrets among those who gain access to it. Five intertwined stories explore the dangers of technological abuse and the fragility of privacy in the digital age.
DIRECTED BY: Janet De Nardis
CAST: Caterina Murino, Vincent Riotta, Ludovico Fremont, Andrea De Rosa, Nicola Pecci, Leonardo Santini, Giulia Petrungaro, Riccardo Antonaci, Stefania Casini, Mimmo Calopresti
DURATION: 95 minutes
Follow me
After a serious injury, Marta, a former Olympic diver, retires to her father's house in Matera. Here she meets Haru, a mysterious Japanese model, and Sebastian, a tormented painter. Between art, desire and obsession, their lives intertwine in a sensual and disturbing journey, where the boundary between reality and illusion dissolves
DIRECTED BY: Claudio Sestieri
CAST: Angelique Cavallari, Maya Murofushi, Pier Giorgio Bellocchio,
Antonia Liskova
DURATION: 94 minutes
Selfiemania
Smartphones give rise to connections and loneliness, vanity and insecurities. Four surreal stories follow five lost souls, overwhelmed by the seven deadly sins. A seductive journey into contemporary decadence, where reality crumbles and the dark sides of the mind take over
DIRECTED BY : Francesco Colangelo, Elisabetta Pellini, Elly Senger-Weiss,
Willem Zaeyen
CAST : Caterina Murino, Ieva Andrejevaite, Alex Sparrow, Katharina Holoubek, Philipp Karner, David Fears Jr., Lorenzo Marinozzi, Milena Vukotic, Andrea Roncato, Bianca Nappi
DURATION : 80 minutes
Madness
A director, an interrupted film, a lost woman. After a mysterious accident on the set, Mark takes refuge in Sicily to rebuild his work. But as he searches for the perfect ending, the boundaries between fiction and reality begin to dissolve. At the center of it all, the shadow of Nausicaa — muse, love, obsession. A psychological journey between cinema and madness
DIRECTED BY : Charles Guérin Surville
CAST : Stefano Cassetti, Manal Issa, Daniil Vorobyov, Margaux Chatelier,
Nicola Nocella, Anita Chui, Camille Dugast
DURATION : 87 minutes
Grotto
One night, a challenge of courage in an abandoned church turns into a nightmare. Five kids fall into an abyss and find themselves trapped in the depths of the earth. With no way out and scared, they must join forces to survive. But they are not alone: in the darkness they are watched by Grotto, a mysterious and surprisingly... friendly creature. An underground adventure between fear, growth and friendship
DIRECTED BY : Micol Pallucca
CAST : Samuele Biscossi, Iris Caporuscio, Gabriele Fiore, Christian Roberto, Leonardo Similaro
DURATION : 93 minutes
Mata hari
During World War I, the famed Dutch dancer Mata Hari navigates European courts, seducing powerful men and gathering military secrets. Accused of espionage, her life unfolds into a drama of passion, deception, and fate. A gripping tale that delves into the fine line between truth and legend
DIRECTED BY: Rossana Siclari
CAST: Elisabetta Gregoraci, John Savage, Francesca Tasini, Marco Cocci, Fabio Fulco
RUNTIME: 90 minutes
State of intoxication
Maria Rossi, a successful Italian comedian, sees her career abruptly halted due to a family tragedy that leads her into alcoholism. After a serious car accident, she is subjected to mandatory treatment in a rehabilitation clinic. Initially resistant, Maria embarks on a journey of rebirth, confronting her vulnerabilities and rediscovering the strength of friendship and family
DIRECTED BY: Luca Biglione
CAST: Francesca Inaudi, Melania Dalla Costa, Antonia Truppo, Andrea Roncato, Fabio Troiano
RUNTIME: 90 minutes
Iron fighter
Claudio, world champion of Karate and K-1, prepares for his last match, broadcast live worldwide with a prize pool of ten million euros. However, the criminal boss Alpha kidnaps his second wife, Camila, and Claudio discovers that Alpha is also responsible for the death of his first wife. Determined to take revenge, Claudio secures his fourteen-year-old daughter Sara and personally confronts the criminal organization
DIRECTED BY : Claudio Del Falco
CAST : Claudio Del Falco, Danny Quinn, Hal Yamanouchi, Camila Cruz Escobar, Stefano Maniscalco
DURATION : 80 minutes
After the clouds
Six young people from Rimini — Fred, Bianca, Max, Fausto, Dora and Carla — are faced with crucial choices after graduating high school. Between artistic dreams and uncertainties about the future, the group reflects on the difficulties of reconciling creativity and stability in a society that often favors profit. A generational tale inspired by the figure of Federico Fellini, which explores the challenges of entering adulthood and the desire to express one's identity
DIRECTED BY : Matteo Paba
CAST : Luca Binotti, Viola Dini, Jonathan Parisi, Giulia Buda, Nicolò Gorza,
Aiko Riceputi Steel
DURATION : 86 minutes
Becket
In a desolate, timeless world, Freak and Jajà meet at a bus stop in the middle of nowhere. When the bus to Godot — a divine entity manifested as sound beyond the mountain — doesn't stop, they decide to embark on a journey on foot to find it. Along the way, they encounter bizarre characters: a ballad-singing mariachi, two secret agents, actors performing Adam and Eve in a salt lake, a child messenger, and an oracle atop an abandoned tower. A surreal and grotesque road movie inspired by Waiting for Godot, reflecting on waiting, faith, and the absurd
DIRECTED BY: Davide Manuli
CAST: Luciano Curreli, Jérôme Duranteau, Fabrizio Gifuni, Paolo Rossi, Roberto "Freak" Antoni, Simona Caramelli
RUNTIME: 80 minutes
Happy days motel
Balti arrives at the Happy Days Motel in search of something, perhaps himself. A microcosm of bizarre and borderline characters welcomes him: a mother marked by mourning, a former mechanic reinvented as a gigolo, a young woman suffering from compulsive disorders and a former advertising star fallen from grace. In this place out of time, everyone is forced to deal with what they fear most: the truth about who they really are
DIRECTED BY : Francesca Staasch
CAST : Lino Guanciale, Valeria Cavalli, Luigi Iacuzio, Valeria Belardelli, Lino Musella
DURATION : 96 minutes
The legend of
Kaspar Hauser
On a remote island, out of time, a mysterious young man lands: it is Kaspar Hauser, the lost heir. His arrival breaks the balance, unleashes tensions and awakens ancestral symbols. A visionary film that subverts rules and languages, between techno beat, mental landscapes and revisited archetypes. A challenge at the boundaries of cinema, where nothing is as it seems
DIRECTED BY : Davide Manuli
CAST : Silvia Calderoni, Vincent Gallo, Claudia Gerini, Elisa Sednaoui,
Fabrizio Gifuni
DURATION : 95 minutes
A train to utopia
A musical and poetic journey between Brazil and Italy, in search of roots, identity and shared memory. Piero, an Italian-Brazilian music teacher, travels through a São Paulo that is transforming into an Italian city, meeting characters who reflect on belonging, citizenship and dignity. A documentary that intertwines personal and collective stories, exploring the connections between two cultures through music and narration
DIRECTED BY : Fabrizio Mambro, Beth Sá Freire
CAST : Piero Damiani, Flavia Politano, Marcos Finotti, Monica Benicio, Igiaba Scego
DURATION : 94 minutes
Just married (Sort Of)
When Ilenia, a fashion blogger from Gaeta, and Riccardo, a singer-songwriter from Bergamo, fall in love and decide to get married, their families clash. Their respective fathers, Gaetano, a strict mayor from the south, and Diego, a businessman from the north with Northern League sympathies, do everything they can to prevent the wedding. Between ex-boyfriends, blackmail and hilarious situations, a comedy that ironically explores Italian cultural differences
DIRECTED BY : Francesco Miccichè
CAST : Vincenzo Salemme, Diego Abatantuono, Lorenzo Zurzolo, Grace Ambrose, Dino Abbrescia, Rosita Celentano
DURATION : 90 minutes
Facebum
Eight episodes, eight directors, one great protagonist: the social network. “Feisbum” is the first Italian comedy inspired by the Facebook universe, where relationships, lies, loves and misunderstandings intertwine in a mosaic of funny and sharp stories. A choral portrait of a generation obsessed with connection, but in search of authenticity
DIRECTED BY : Dino Giarrusso, Giancarlo Caponera, Emanuele Sana, Laura Luchetti, Mauro Mancini, Alessandro Piva, Umberto Carteni, Giacomo Ciarrapico
CAST : Primo Reggiani, Caterina Guzzanti, Ambra Angiolini, Pietro Sermonti, Corrado Fortuna, Carolina Crescentini, Giulia Bevilacqua, Giorgio Colangeli
DURATION : 100 minutes
H2Odio
Five friends retreat to a secluded island house, determined to embark on a week-long water-only cleanse. But isolation and deprivation begin to expose hidden tensions and disturbing secrets. When rules are broken and trust is shaken, the atmosphere turns into a claustrophobic nightmare. A psychological thriller that explores the boundaries between reality and madness, body and mind, friendship and obsession
DIRECTED BY : Alex Infascelli
CAST : Chiara Conti, Mandala Tayde, Anapola Mushkadiz, Olga Shuvalova,
Claire Falconer, Carolina Crescentini, Mauro Coruzzi
DURATION : 88 minutes
The other moon
In Sarajevo, Luna, a young woman about to marry her fiancé Haris, leads a seemingly peaceful life. The arrival of Martina, an Italian woman in search of herself, upsets Luna's balance. An intense and secret love is born between the two, which forces them to confront family and social expectations. A drama that explores identity, love and the courage to choose one's own path
DIRECTED BY : Carlo Chiaramonte
CAST : Luna Zimic Mijovic, Tania Bambaci, Maja Juric, Matteo Silvestri,
Armin Omerovic
DURATION : 100 minutes
Crime is not going
retired
In the quiet senior center "La Serenissima", the days pass between bowls, cards and slow dancing. But when Edda, one of the guests, ends up in hospital after losing all her savings at the Bingo in an attempt to help her daughter in difficulty, her friends decide to intervene. Led by the former general Alfio and with the help of the nurse Sasà, they organize a robbery at the Bingo hall. A crazy and funny plan that transforms a group of pensioners into unlikely criminals. A brilliant comedy that celebrates friendship, solidarity and the desire to live at any age
DIRECTED BY : Fabio Fulco
CAST : Stefania Sandrelli, Ivano Marescotti, Gianfranco D'Angelo, Fabio Fulco, Franco Nero, Bear Maria Guerrini, Maurizio Mattioli, Salvatore Misticone,
James Piperno, Rosaria D'Urso, Gisella Sofio, Silvana Bosi
DURATION : 95 minutes
I only love you
Pietro, a 45-year-old architect, finds himself at an existential crossroads: after twenty years of marriage to Roberta, he feels a sense of dissatisfaction in both his emotional and professional life. His frustration also extends to the political landscape, feeling abandoned by a left that he perceives as weak and confused. An intimate drama that explores the personal crises and disillusionments of a man in search of a new meaning in his existence
DIRECTED BY : Gianfranco Pannone
CAST : Cesare Bocci, Gianna Breil, Francesca Cuttica, Francesca Giordani
DURATION : 80 minutes
The exodus
Francesca, 59, suddenly finds herself without income due to the Fornero reform, which left thousands of workers in limbo between employment and retirement. With a teenage granddaughter to support and no assistance, she's forced to beg on the streets of Rome. Her dignity and determination make her a symbol of a new, invisible poverty, as she encounters individuals who will change the course of her life. An intense social drama highlighting the injustices of a society that abandons its most vulnerable
DIRECTED BY: Ciro Formisano
CAST: Daniela Poggi, Kiara Tomaselli, Rosaria De Cicco, Ilir Jacellari, Carlotta Bazzu
RUNTIME: 104 minutes
The road home
Three fractured lives intersect at a time when all seems lost. Michelangelo, Antonio, and Giulia confront pain and loss, but through unexpected encounters and deep connections, they find the strength to start anew. A poignant drama exploring human resilience and the power of genuine relationships
DIRECTED BY: Samuele Rossi
CAST: Giorgio Colangeli, Alessandro Marverti, Cecilia Albertini,
Roberta Caronia, Maria Teresa Bax
RUNTIME: 81 minutes
Mr. America
Penny Morningstar is a young and brilliant art gallery director, captivating and ruthless. In her world, artists are drawn to her light but end up consumed by her ambition. When a mysterious killer, believing himself to be Andy Warhol, begins eliminating the artists of her "Factory," the line between art and madness dangerously blurs. A psychological thriller exploring the obsession with fame and the dark side of contemporary art
DIRECTED BY: Leonardo Ferrari Carissimi
CAST: Anna Favella, Marco Cocci (Adrian), Eliud Luciani, Luca Mannocci,
Michael Schermi, Luca Di Cecilia
RUNTIME: 93 minutes
Portrait of my father
Twenty years after Ugo Tognazzi's passing, his daughter Maria Sole offers an intimate and profound portrait. Through unseen footage, interviews with his children, and testimonies from friends and colleagues, the film reveals the complexity of a man who left an indelible mark on Italian cinema.
An emotional journey between public and private life, art and existence
DIRECTED BY: Maria Sole Tognazzi
CAST: Ugo Tognazzi (archival footage), Pupi Avati, Bernardo Bertolucci, Valeria Golino, Carlo Lizzani, Mario Monicelli, Laura Morante, Michel Piccoli, Michele Placido, Ettore Scola, Gianmarco Tognazzi, Ricky Tognazzi, Paolo Villaggio
RUNTIME: 85 minutes
On the river
A contemplative journey along the banks of the Tiber, exploring the daily life and stories of people who live in symbiosis with the river. Through evocative images and intimate testimonies, the documentary paints a poetic portrait of an often overlooked urban microcosm. A visual experience that invites reflection on the relationship between man and nature in the heart of Rome
DIRECTED BY : Davide Maldi
Documentary film
Nobody like Ulysses
Among the breathtaking landscapes of Sicily, Stefania Casini leads us on a captivating journey to discover the forgotten origins of Ulysses. Lost myths, mysteries of the Odyssey and surprising revelations intertwine in a story that combines poetry, archaeology and vision. A fascinating documentary that reveals the secret heart of the Mediterranean and the most human face of its most legendary hero
DIRECTED BY : Stefania Casini
DURATION : 60 minutes
Benedict, father of europe
A cinematic journey exploring Saint Benedict of Norcia, a central figure in Europe's spiritual and cultural history.Through evocative landscapes, historical testimonies, and contemporary reflections, the film delves into the legacy of the patron saint of Europe, highlighting his influence on Western civilization and his message of peace and unity
DIRECTED BY: Renato Paone
CAST: Milly Carlucci, Sara Cardinaletti, Roberto Biselli
Women of the mine
A journey into the heart of Sulcis Iglesiente, where the voices of women who worked in Sardinian mines emerge with strength and dignity. Through touching testimonies and archive images, the documentary restores visibility to often forgotten stories, revealing the fundamental and often invisible role of women in the mining industry. A story of resilience, memory and collective identity
DIRECTED BY : Roberto Carta
Pooh - one more moment
An emotional journey into the history of Pooh, the band that has marked entire generations with its music. Through exclusive interviews, archive footage and a contemporary narration entrusted to a young aspiring director, the docufilm tells the story of the group's evolution from its debut in 1966 to the present day. A story that intertwines past and present, showing the lasting impact of Pooh on Italian music and on the lives of their fans
DIRECTED BY : Nicola Conversa
CAST : Roby Facchinetti, Dodi Battaglia, Red Canzian, Riccardo Fogli,
Stefano D'Orazio (archive material), Mariasole Pollio, Sabrina Paravicini, Tommaso Cassissa, Alessia Lanza
DURATION : 93 minutes
Something still burns
An intimate and powerful journey into the life and music of Mario Venuti, one of the most important contemporary Sicilian singer-songwriters. Through personal memories, archive images and testimonies of artists such as Franco Battiato, Carmen Consoli and Piero Pelù, the documentary traces Venuti's artistic evolution: from his debut in the Catania underground with Denovo, to his success as a soloist. A story that intertwines music, memory and cultural identity
DIRECTED BY : Daniele Gangemi
CAST : Mario Venuti
DURATION : 62 minutes
I'll tell you about your father
A man grappling with his past and a son trying to understand it. Through an emotional journey through memories, mistakes and redemption, father and son confront their unspoken truths.An intimate story that explores family bonds, human frailties and the possibility of starting over
DIRECTED BY : Daniele Gangemi
CAST : Fabrizio Bracconeri
Doris & Hong
Doris, 70, an Italian born in Eritrea during the colonial period, lives in Rome and decides to rent a room to Hong, 23, a Chinese art student on her first experience outside of China. What was supposed to be a temporary cohabitation turns into a profound encounter between two worlds: the Europe of the past and the China of the future. An intimate documentary that tells the story of the unexpected friendship between two women, symbols of different cultures and generations, united by curiosity and daily sharing
DIRECTED BY : Leonardo Cinieri Lombroso
CAST : Doris Mismetti, Zhang Hong
1938
In 1938, Fascist Italy promulgated the racial laws, marking a point of no return in the country's history. Through five emblematic stories, the documentary explores the experiences of Italians, Jews and non-Jews, during the period from the publication of the racial laws to the phase of deportations from Italy (1943-45). The persecuted are not the only ones speaking, but also the persecutors and other witnesses, that is, the majority of Italians who did not adhere to the application of the racial laws, but who did not even really oppose them. A journey into collective memory to understand how indifference and complicity contributed to one of the darkest pages of our history
DIRECTED BY : Pietro Sauber
DURATION : 74 minutes
Jews in Rome
A journey through two thousand years of history of the oldest Jewish community in Europe, that of Rome. Through testimonies, archive images and contemporary footage, the documentary explores the life, traditions and challenges faced by Roman Jews, from ancient Rome to the present day. A story that intertwines memory and identity, showing how the community has preserved its culture in an often hostile context
DIRECTED BY: Gianfranco Pannone
DURATION: 56 minutes
The sun of the future
In 1969, in Reggio Emilia, a group of young activists leaves the Communist Youth Federation to establish "L'Appartamento," a revolutionary commune inspired by the ideals of the '68 movement. Disillusioned with the Italian Communist Party, which they see as straying from anti-fascist and partisan ideals, these youths embark on a path that leads to the formation of the Emilia branch of the Red Brigades. Through interviews with key figures, archival footage, and compelling narration, the documentary delves into the motivations, contradictions, and consequences of one of Italy's most controversial recent historical episodes
DIRECTED BY: Gianfranco Pannone
RUNTIME: 78 minutes
Rossellini's Whale
In 1971, during a trip to Chile to interview Salvador Allende, Roberto Rossellini reads in a newspaper the news of a whale beached on the Pacific coast near a very poor fishing village. From this simple news item was born the idea for a film, an apologue on wealth and poverty, which Rossellini would have liked to entrust to the young student Claudio Bondì. The project was never realized, but almost forty years later, Bondì retraces that episode through testimonies, archive materials and reflections on the meaning of that failed work
DIRECTED BY : Claudio Bondì
CAST : Adriano Aprà, Enrico Ghezzi, Roberto Herlitzka, Emidio Greco, Franco Ferrarotti, Renzo Rossellini, Isabel Andrés
DURATION : 47 minutes
Lando Buzzanca
An intimate and ironic journey into the life and career of Lando Buzzanca, an icon of Italian comedy. Through exclusive interviews, archive material from the Istituto Luce and testimonies from colleagues and critics, the documentary retraces the stages of an actor who was able to reinvent himself, moving from the comic roles of the '60s and '70s to the committed theatre of Eduardo, Pirandello and Shakespeare. A sincere portrait of an artist who has spanned over fifty years of Italian cinema and television.
DIRECTED BY : Claudio Bondì
CAST : Lando Buzzanca, Tatti Sanguineti, Barbara Bouchet, Cristiana Capotondi, Laura Delli Colli, Roberto Faenza, Daniela Poggi, Franco Montini, Luciano Odorisio, Lino Toffolo, Caterina Vertova
DURATION : 70 minutes
Don't be silent
In the heart of Rome in the 1960s, Don Roberto Sardelli, inspired by the ideals of Don Lorenzo Milani, abandons his traditional ecclesiastical role to live among the slum dwellers of the Acquedotto Felice. Here he founds the "Scuola 725", a self-managed educational institution that offers marginalized children an opportunity for redemption through culture and social awareness. Forty years later, Don Roberto reunites with his former students to reflect on the impact of that experience and to launch a new appeal against contemporary injustices. Through touching testimonies and archive materials, the documentary tells a story of civic commitment, dignity and social transformation
DIRECTED BY : Fabio Grimaldi
DURATION : 60 minutes
Pietro Germi
A journey through the life and career of Pietro Germi, one of the most iconic directors of Italian cinema. Through testimonies of actors, collaborators and family members, the documentary explores the different phases of his filmography: from Neorealism to genre films, up to the invention of the Italian comedy and the attempts at new narratives in a period of great innovations
DIRECTED BY : Claudio Bondì
CAST : Adriano Aprà, Pupi Avati, Lando Buzzanca, Claudia Cardinale, Carlo Lizzani, Virna Lisi
DURATION : 80 minutes
Family portraits
An intimate journey through twentieth-century Sardinia, told through family films and the memories of four families from Sassari, Cagliari, Oristano and Oliena. Through unpublished archive images and personal testimonies, the documentary explores the evolution of the Sardinian family, reflecting on the social and cultural changes that have shaped the island over time
DIRECTED BY : Manuela Tempesta
DURATION : 61 minutes
Southeast Asian Cinema
In a rapidly changing world, four of Southeast Asia's most important filmmakers tell how cinema has become a means of resistance, identity and dream. Between censorship, memory and tradition, the documentary guides us through the creative courage of those who, with a camera, challenge conventions and give voice to their cultures
DIRECTED BY : Leonardo Cinieri Lombroso
CAST : Brillante Mendoza, Eric Khoo, Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, Garin Nugroho
DURATION : 73 minutes
Through Korean Cinema
An insightful journey into the heart of South Korean cinema through the voices of five of its greatest directors: Im Kwon-taek, Park Kwang-su, Lee Chang-dong, Lee Myung-se, and Park Chan-wook. Through intimate interviews and archival materials, the documentary explores the evolution of Korean cinema, from its cultural roots to contemporary challenges, offering a unique perspective on Korean society and the passion that drives its filmmakers
DIRECTED BY: Leonardo Cinieri Lombroso
CAST: Im Kwon-taek, Park Kwang-su, Lee Chang-dong, Lee Myung-se,
Park Chan-wook
RUNTIME: 70 minutes
On the volcano
An intimate and poetic journey at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, where the lives of Maria, Matteo, and Yole intertwine with the history and myth of Italy's most iconic volcano. Through evocative imagery and readings of literary excerpts, the documentary explores the coexistence between humans and nature, questioning who poses the greater threat today: Vesuvius or mankind itself
DIRECTED BY: Gianfranco Pannone
CAST: Maria Perfetto, Matteo Fraterno, Yole Loquercio
RUNTIME: 90 minutes
Transatlantic Rex
A fascinating journey into the history of the Rex, the most famous ocean liner in the Italian navy. Symbol of Fascist Italy and winner of the Nastro Azzurro for the fastest Atlantic crossing, the Rex revolutionized the way of traveling by sea, paving the way for the modern concept of cruising. Through first-hand accounts, stories of experts and enthusiasts, the documentary reconstructs the ship's brief but intense life, from its first voyage in 1932 to its sinking by the Allies in 1944, up to the echo of its myth that still emerges in Italian industry and customs
DIRECTED BY : Maurizio Sciarra
DURATION : 58 minutes
The canvas
Art requires concentration, almost always solitude. For the painter Salvatore Garau, this is an indispensable condition that he decides to question by bringing a large white canvas (two meters by five) inside the High Security Penitentiary Institute of Massama-Oristano. The idea is not to teach inmates to paint, but to share their creative energy with those who are not used to creative freedom, with those who are not free. In front of the canvas, inmates are given the opportunity to unleash themselves, generate wonder. The documentary film traces the challenge, the amazement, the birth and growth of a project that demonstrates the power of art and words. The color that makes even bare and dull places vibrate
DIRECTED BY : Salvatore Garau
DURATION : 60 minutes
Enpals registration number
An intimate and nostalgic journey into the life and career of Sandro Borni, a historic scene photographer of Italian cinema. Through interviews and testimonies of experts in the sector, the documentary reconstructs a golden age of cinema, recounting the importance of scene photography and the fundamental role of those who, behind the lens, contributed to immortalizing unforgettable moments
DIRECTED BY : Fabrizio Borni
DURATION : 60 minutes
Short films
Hand in hand
In a world that changes too quickly, two brothers find each other after years apart. Through simple gestures, shared memories and silences full of meaning, they rediscover the deep bond that has always united them. Hand in Hand is an intimate and universal story about time, family and love that resists everything
DIRECTED BY : Angelica Cacciapaglia
CAST : Angelica Cacciapaglia, Maxence Dinant, Massimiliano Finazzer Flory, Federico Mancini, Gabriele Gallinari, Eva Allenbach
DURATION : 15 minutes
Lockdownlove.it
During the lockdown, Sabrina and Maria share smart working. One day, Maria, without Sabrina's knowledge, signs them both up on a site that organizes exclusive parties during the pandemic. The party takes place on the very evening that Giorgio, Sabrina's husband, is busy having a "dinner with the boss". From that moment on, a series of misunderstandings, hypocrisies and betrayals follow one another in a bitter comedy that highlights the problems of contemporary couples
DIRECTED BY : Anna Marcello
CAST : Anna Marcello, Anna Elena Pepe, Paolo Gasparini, Vincenzo Bocciarelli, Elisabetta Pellini, Alessandro Bernardini, Livia Lupattelli, Saverio Muzzopappa, Venere Torti, Claudio Lavanga
DURATION : 20 minutes
Beyond the Tracks
A train journey turns into a dreamlike experience, where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. The notes of a piano accompany the protagonist's thoughts, who gets lost in the memories of a fascinating woman glimpsed beyond the tracks. A poetic short film that invites reflection on love, memory and time
DIRECTED BY : Antonella Ponziani
DURATION : 13 minutes
Deborah with the h
Deborah is an insolent and sometimes annoying woman who, while not betraying her rebellion, manages to overcome the border of pain and betray the armor that she "must" wear. Contradictions that only the little ones can capture with natural naivety. A short tale that tells of a morning of a young woman in a suburb of the city of Cagliari that starts from a reflection on how hypocrisy is experienced
DIRECTED BY : Tomaso Mannoni
DURATION : 15 minutes