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Isabella Rossellini on Hollywood Ageism, Playing a Scene-Stealing Nun in ‘Conclave,’ and Becoming a Long Island Farmer
Isabella Rossellini puts down her fork, straightens her back and shows me how she nailed a pivotal moment in her new movie, “Conclave,” a Vatican-set thriller that unfolds a world away from her 28-acre Long Island farm where we’re having lunch. In the scene, Rossellini’s character, a nun named Sister Agnes, is navigating a darkened…
Fandango Takes Sales on Andrea Segre’s ‘The Great Ambition,’ Starring Elio Germano as Italian Communist Party Leader Enrico Berlinguer (EXCLUSIVE)
Italy’s Fandango Film Sales has taken world rights outside Italy on Andrea Segre’s “The Great Ambition,” a biopic of late Italian political leader Enrico Berlinguer, who during the 1970s was secretary of Western Europe’s largest Communist Party. The film, which is lead-produced by Rome-based indie Vivo film…
From Saying No to Drugs, Losing “15 Kilos” and Counting His Lovers: ‘Queer’ Director Luca Guadagnino Gets Candid in Venice
Wait, did he really just say that? He did, and Luca Guadagnino doesn’t care. The director got candid in front of a jam-packed room of journalists Tuesday afternoon — who were lapping up every word — at the press conference of his new film Queer.
Francesca Comencini’s ‘The Time It Takes,’ Premiering at Venice, Boarded by Charades
Charades has taken international sales rights to “Il tempo che ci vuole” (The Time It Takes), directed by Francesca Comencini. The film will premiere at the Venice Film Festival in the out of competition section. “The Time It Takes” will be released in Italian theaters on Sept. 26 through 01 Distribution.
Marina Cicogna’s Glamorous, Cinematic Legacy
Cicogna, who died in November, was the face of the Venice Film Festival for decades and a pioneer for women in the Italian film industry. She also knew how to throw a party.
Luca Guadagnino’s Queer Sells to A24 at Venice Film Festival
No joke, when you search “Daniel Craig queer,” it’s mostly the Belvedere ad. Photo: Belvedere/YouTube Another big deal movie has sold at the 2024 Venice Film Festival . Luca Guadagnino’s Queer has found a home at A24, a likely place for it to be. Re-teaming with Challengers writer Justin Kuritzkes,..
Leone Film Group’s Ties Bolster Its Business as Italy’s Top Distributor of English-Language Films
Amid major movie market upheavals, Leone Film Group is still the main Italian distributor of top-notch English-language indie film fare, spanning all genres with titles from directors such as Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.
‘My Brilliant Friend’ Trailer: Elena & Lila Endure The Turmoil Of Italy In Fourth & Final Season Of HBO Series
HBO has released the official trailer for the fourth and final season of the critically acclaimed original drama series My Brilliant Friend. It premieres Monday, September at 9 p.m. on HBO and streaming on Max. New episodes will debut every Monday. Watch the trailer above.
Why a Black-and-White Feminist Film Was Bigger Than ‘Barbie’ in Italy
Last summer the hot-pink feminism of “Barbie” took more than $1 billion at box offices worldwide. In Italy, however, “Barbie” was beaten by another film, a feminist dramedy with a clear nod to Italian neorealism set in postwar Rome.
“C’è ancora domani,” or “There’s Still Tomorrow,” was a hit at the box office and with Italian critics, who almost unanimously hailed it as a revelation. In May, at the David di Donatello Awards, which are akin to the Italian Oscars, it won six prizes from 19 nominations.
Fremantle’s ‘Queer’ Producer the Apartment Sets Carolina Cavalli’s Next Project Under New CEO Annamaria Morelli (EXCLUSIVE)
