A cinematic success story that began with Andrea Riseborough’s stunning performance in Michael Morris’s debut film, Lesliean independent film shot in 18 days with a very low budget, which became thanks to powerful word of mouth among the most popular performers in Hollywood (Jennifer Aniston, Kate Winslet, Charlize Theron, Gwyneth Paltrow, Susan Sarandon and others), a social campaign aimed at promoting, with the approval of the people , Riseborough’s inclusion on the short list of candidates for the presidency.Oscar 2023 as the best actress thanks to this game.
They started from here Fabia Bettini and Gianluca Giannellidirectors Alice in the city, from Andrea Riseborough’s powerful interpretation and from this call to action of solidarity between the actresses to pave the way for a wave that will turn the lineup of this 21st edition pink: “Leslie, a film beyond competition that chases the fall.” and the revival of a single Texan mother and former alcoholic – was one of the first titles we chose, the first to be announced,” confirms Fabia Bettini. “Starting with this film, we gave form to the choice to authentically represent the point of view of women through stories, the directors’ views, but above all through the gaze of the films’ protagonists, thus representing an entire genre dedicated to women’s storytelling, which permeates and intertwines with other themes always present in Alice.In addition to four of the ten films in the competition, directed by women – directors,” continues Bettini, “there are many, in every section, stories that reveal the nuances and complexities of the female universe, thanks to the talent of their performers.”
The choice to open a publication contributes to a clear idea of the direction. How to have sexsection winning film A certain attitude at the latest Cannes Film Festival, which will be accompanied to Rome by director Molly Manning Walker and co-star Mia McKenna-Bruce: the story is “a wild ride through a minefield of ambiguities around consent and the consequences of coming out with ‘sexuality’ for the post-#MeToo generations.” The Coming of Age genre, as the directors explain, “is the common thread that unites many of the program’s early entries, stories of teenagers in search of their identity, personal or emotional growth, or a path to escape from a familiar reality rather than… in which they feel trapped ”
To remind us of the struggle of growing up, especially in a backward and closed society in which sex education becomes the only path to self-discovery, the competition also includes Excursionsdebut feature film by Serbian Una Gunjak, and Argentinian Germany Maria Zanetti tells the story of the ambitions of a teenager caught in the difficult history of sisterhood, who claims the right to write her own story. Manon, a little girl who would like to become a professional hockey player, is also torn between fear and the desire to take control of her life. She travels in search of her father across Rivieredebut of Swiss-French director Hugues Arisch.
Maya, a teenager with amazingly green blood and hair, also struggles to assert her wild diversity, as revealed by chlorophyllauthor Ivana Gloria, at the Panorama Italia competition in the role Mother Stefano Chiantini, a film that openly touches on the topic of motherhood and abortion, celebrating, together with an inspired trio of actresses (Aurora Giovinazzo, Micaela Ramazzotti, Angela Finocchiaro), “the life, rebirth and self-determination of women.” In a state of grace, Aurora Giovinazzo returns to Cellamong special screenings of Panorama Italia, as a martial arts fighter recovering from an accident who fights to return to the octagon, but above all to free herself from the cage her life has become.
And Viola, the main character of the film, is still very young. Supermoon Federico Bondi, among the films out of competition, forced to face a new existence after the earthquake that struck her community: her gestures return to us the authentic material from which children are made, “who know how to give orders and convey what fluctuates.” in the great and rich chaos of group dynamics, especially between adults and children.”
City of Women
Nastassja Kinski
WITH WomanEartha team of excellent actresses supports Rome’s participation in Expo 2030. The collaboration continues. Alice in the city with Expo launched last year on the occasion of an event dedicated to Russell Crowe: After one of the key rejections of the Italian candidacy for Expo 2030 in Rome – one that promotes the theme of inclusivity – it is launched Women of the Earth, a project that confirms the capital’s sensitivity to the issue of gender inequality. The initiative includes a series of events designed to enhance Italian and international women’s excellence. Begin a cycle of appointments, at the end of which WomenLands Excellence Awardsthere will be actresses Anna Foglietta and Alyssa Jung who will share their commitments with their associations, Every child is only my child AND Pen, paper, world (October 18 at Palazzo Espositioni). Special guest of the event – Nastassja Kinski: In a public conversation, the German actress will recall her connection with Italy and “relationships with directors such as Alberto Lattuada, the Taviani brothers, Lina Wertmüller, as well as the collaboration with Wim Wenders,” explains director Fabia Bettini. “a director for whom we are so attached that we named our festival after one of his films. Then Nastassja Kinski takes us through the historical center of Rome, among the streets and buildings of the city, on a fashion journey dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Via Condotti Association.”
Club Zero, a teen movie you don’t expect
At an exclusive private school, a young teacher teaches responsible eating, a subject as educational as it is elusive for wealthy teenagers whose families are too busy or distracted. She is approachable, caring, and they see her lessons as a possible answer to widespread sensitivity to environmental issues. But behind the good intentions, the teacher has a dangerous plan in store.
Club Zero Nominated for the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 2023 and now out of competition, Jessica Hausner’s Alice is a caustic teen film that hurts the conscience. In Rome, the Austrian director will take part in a meeting open to the public and film schools. “This is a film that deeply shakes a generation that wants to take charge,” explain the Alice directors, “who want to have power over their lives, but are unable to be heard, even if they were right.” .
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