With a spatula
The Italian Institute of Culture (IIC) dedicates an entire year to its programming in commemoration of the 70th anniversary and in the month dedicated to women presents a film exhibition that seeks to highlight the advances in terms of women’s rights and inclusion. Through this initiative, three recently produced feature films will be presented that have in common the presence of strong protagonists, who bravely face the challenges of life on the big screen.
Organized by the IIC, sponsored by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in collaboration with Trasnocho Cultural, this activity is carried out with the purpose of highlighting the importance of continuing to work for gender equality anywhere in the world, as well as foster an environment of equality and respect for all people, inspired by the fact that only in this way can a future be built where creative development and gender equality are inseparable.
Likewise, the sample is inscribed in the central motive that declared lto the UN this 2023 on the occasion of International Women’s Day: “For an inclusive digital world: Innovation and technology for gender equality”.
TOGETHER FOR A BETTER WORLD
For Andrea Baldi, recently appointed director of IIC Caracas, “gender equality is a fundamental human right. Inclusion and diversity are necessary to build a fairer and more equal society for all people, regardless of their gender. We must work together to create an inclusive digital world, where girls and women have equal opportunities, and can fully contribute to or benefit from innovation and technology.”
The institute’s film exhibition includes Italian films, two of which will be screened for the first time in the country, such as Water and Aniseby director Corrado Cerón and 7 minutes, directed by Michele Placido. The billboard also includes Crazy Joy, by Paolo Virzi. Those interested will be able to enjoy the projections in unique functions, at 7:00 pm, from March 30 to April 1, in the Paseo 1 Room of the Cultural Trasnocho, with free admission and prior registrationdue to the limited capacity of the auditorium.
The film productions selected to celebrate Women’s Month highlight on the screen the strength and courage of the protagonists in challenging situations. Each of the stories features moving women facing circumstances that test their determination, courage, and ability to make momentous decisions.
BY THE ROAD
The exhibition will open on Thursday March 30 with the projection of Water and Anise (2022), a road movie which tells the drama of Olimpia, a leading figure in ballroom dancing who, at 70 years of age, goes on a trip in her van and meets the people who have loved her, returning to the places where she established herself as a star. For this emotional adventure on the road, Olimpia hires the young María as a driver, who will also be a companion on the trip.
The 107-minute film is an original story by Corrado Cerón, who is also the director, with a script by Federico Fava and Valentina Zanella. The music is by Daniele Benati and the photography by Massimo Moschin. The cast is led by Stefania Sandrelli, Silvia D’Amico, Paolo Rossi and Luisa De Santis. To attend the function, complete your free registration here. (https://bit.ly/acquaeanice-iic )
LEADERSHIP AND DECISIONS
He friday march 31 the film will be presented 7 minutes (2016), which condenses the drama of the employees of an Italian textile company, whose owners have sold most of the company to a multinational. Although there is no redundancy planned, the new owner wants a special clause included in the contract. Eleven women, who represent the company as a whole, will have to decide whether to accept it or not. The debate will ignite passions, hopes and memories, as they must cast their vote.
The film by director Michele Placido was nominated in 2016 for best editing at the David di Donatello Awards and received the David Giovan Award. The script is by Stefano Massini and Michele Placido, with music by Paolo Buonvino and photography by Arnaldo Catanari.
In addition, the feature film features performances by Ambra Angiolini, Cristiana Capotondi, Fiorella Mannoia, Maria Nazionale, Violante Plácido, Clémence Poésy, Sabine Timoteo, Ottavia Piccolo, Anne Consigny and Michele Placido himself. Register here to attend the screening. (https://bit.ly/7minuti-iic )
BETWEEN DELUSIONS
The last function of the sample will be the Saturday April 1 with the multi-award winning Crazy Joy (2016), written and directed by Paolo Virzì, which over the course of 111 minutes exposes the problems of two patients in a psychiatric institution: Beatrice, a charlatan and millionaire countess who is convinced that she is among the inner circles of power and world leaders. On the other hand, there is Donatella, a vulnerable, introverted and mysterious young woman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eJCz9a4p9k The Italian-French co-production is a dramatic comedy starring Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Micaela Ramazzotti, Anna Galiena, Valentina Carnelutti, Elena Lietti, Tommaso Ragno, Bob Messini, Carlotta Brentan, Francesca Della Ragione and Roberto Rondelli. Nominated in various competitions, the film has been recognized with five David di Donatello Awards and three awards at the Valladolid – Seminci Festival, among others. Complete your registration here to secure your spot in the show.