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Sting Steps Out to Support Matteo Garrone’s ‘Io Capitano,’ Which Isabella Rossellini Says Her Father ‘Would Have Loved’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Cohen Media Group Sets Release Date For Italy’s Oscar Submission ‘Io Capitano’ – Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: Cohen Media Group has set Italian filmmaker Matteo Garrone’s latest pic, Io Capitano , for a nationwide release. The film — which has been shortlisted as Italy’s submission for the Best International Feature Oscar — will roll out nationwide on February 23. An Italy-Belgium-France co-prod…
‘Dario Argento Panico,’ Documentary Retrospective On Iconic Giallo Filmmaker, Acquired By Shudder
Shudder has acquired rights to Dario Argento Panico, Simone Scadfi’s documentary retrospective and personal portrait of the Italian giallo master, for the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Pic debuts on the service on February 2, 2024, after making its world premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival.
Roberto Benigni Talks Italy’s Oscar Candidate ‘Io Capitano’
Roberto Benigni, whose film “Life Is Beautiful” won three Oscars in 1999, has come out of the woodwork to support Matteo Garrone’s Golden Globe-nominated “Io Capitano,” which is Italy’s current Oscar candidate for best international feature film.
The Italian Box Office Success Sparking Discussion About Domestic Violence
Paola Cortellesi’s ‘There’s Still Tomorrow,’ a dramedy about an abused woman in post-WW2 Rome, has sold more tickets in Italy than ‘Barbie.’
Meet the Teenage Actors Who Make Italian Oscar Entry ‘Io Capitano’ So Powerful
Italian director Matteo Garrone’s “Io Capitano” is one of the most harrowing films in the international Oscar race, which shouldn’t come as a surprise considering that Garrone also directed the brutal 2008 classic “Gomorrah.”
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…