Italian Cinema in the world: Short Film festival at Kolkata
In Italian, with subtitles in English
1. Matilde (2013/10mins) Dir.Vito Palmieri Despite a shy nature, Matilde is a child with a dynamic intelligence and a strong spirit. In her classroom, however, something is upsetting her. Combining the suggestions received from her teacher, the interest for her mother’s hairdressing tools and her passion for tennis, Matilde looks for a drastic and amazing solution to find serenity.
2. La Bici (2013/8mins) Dir.Giorgio Borgazzi After losing his job, an office clerk rides his bike through the streets of a ghost town. His bike chain suddenly breaks and he is confronted by the only man around: a homeless stranger
3. La Stanza (2013/13mins) Dir.Massimiliano Battistella Two bohemian, eclectic, joyful, enthusiastic, desperate minds decide to have a secret rendezvous in a place that best fits their common idea of love: nowhere. A never-ending story about ìnonsenseî where all that really matters are meaningless details, the only thing lovers could live or die for.
4. Anacleto (2013/11mins) Anacleto, a man with childlike behaviour, addresses Doctor Torelli, a psychoanalyst on Generis, to improve his self-esteem and be able to take over his life. Doctor Torelli soon discovers that Anacleto, despite the efforts, has made significant improvements and then tries, in vain, to encourage him. Nothing seems to budge. Indeed, almost nothing …
Ingresso Libero: Aperto a tutti. I posti saranno assegnati in base all’ordine d’arrivo.