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Venice Opener ‘Comandante’ Scores U.S. Distribution
Italian director Edoardo De Angelis’ anti-war epic “Comandante” – the opener of this year’s Venice Film Festival – has secured North American distribution via Uncork’d Entertainment, which will release the film theatrically in tandem with partner company Dark Star Pictures. The movie stars Italian actor Pierfrancesco Favino as Sicilian World War II naval captain…
Italian film and TV exports will reach up to €156m for 2022 projects
Research shows a 51% increase in the number of films and TV series made with international producers.
A Beloved Comedian’s Film on Domestic Abuse Draws Italians, in Droves – The New York Times
A Beloved Comedian’s Film on Domestic Abuse Draws Italians, in Droves
Matteo Garrone’s Io Capitano Sells in North America – Variety
Cohen Media Group has bought all North American rights to “ Io Capitano ,” a lushly-lensed, stirring immigration drama by “Gomorrah” director Matteo Garrone . Sold worldwide by Pathé Films, the critically acclaimed movie is Italy’s official Oscar entry and is slated to be released theatrically…
Hollywood Flashback: ‘Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow’ Had a Big Oscar Win in 1965
Italy has been a regular contender for the international feature Oscar since the 1940s, having won the award 14 times — the most of any country. Four of those winners were directed by Vittorio De Sica, whose 1946 film, Shoeshine, was the first foreign film to be recognized by the Academy with an honorary Oscar.
Matteo Garrone Takes Viewers On Realistic, Surreal Odyssey in Italy’s ‘Io capitano (I, Captain)’
Celebrated Italian filmmaker Matteo Garrone’s new work, Io capitano (I, Captain) is a truly absorbing, captivating tale of two Senegalese teens who save up their hard-earned money to emigrate to Europe for a better life (to hopefully be rappers). Garrone drew his inspiration from true stories and surrounded himself and the film with actual survivors.
Italian Box Office Hit ‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ Sells Worldwide
The directorial debut of Italian star Paola Cortellesi is set in 1946, ahead of the first-Italian referendum where women have the vote.
Italian migration odyssey ‘Io Capitano’ hopes to connect with viewers regardless of politics
Matteo Garrone’s migration odyssey “Io Capitano” played at the Marrakech International Film Festival this weekend, returning to the country where pivotal scenes were shot
Paolo Sorrentino: First Images Revealed Of New Movie Starring Gary Oldman, Celeste Dalla Porta, Luisa Ranieri & More – Deadline
First images have been released of Paolo Sorrentino ’s new Naples-set movie, which remains as yet untitled. Scroll down for the eye-catching first shots from the production, which are a mix of stills and behind-the-scenes imagery.
Movie Maestro: Celebrating the Untouchable Ennio Morricone
Starting Friday December 1st MoMA The Museum of Modern Art is celebrating the work of Ennio Morricone with a calendar of classics. Check out the series here!
