Movie buffs, maniacs “Wednesday” Addamsfanatics of the surreal, bordering on fantasy, but also lovers of gossip, given his engagement to Monica Bellucci, they can be sure. The fateful day of the Turin master class with Tim Burton, scheduled for October 11 at 6:30 pm at the Film Museum and organized by Piera Detassis, is approaching, with pre-sales beginning September 27. (more information and details will be communicated on the website of the National Cinema Museum, Cinema Massimo and on social networks). On this occasion, the American director will also receive Stella della Mol Prize.
However, the day before, on October 10, again in Mol, an exhibition will open. The World of Tim Burton, a celebration of his creative genius, curated by Jenny He in collaboration with Burton himself.. The exhibition is a journey into the visionary universe and work of Tim Burton, and the core of the exhibition focuses on the director’s personal archive, showcasing the incredible diversity of his creative output. Therefore, not only valuable documents, but also drawings and sketches with recurring themes and visual motifs from which his characters came to life, characterizing his cinematic worlds.
“The National Film Museum once again pays tribute to the great world-famous artist – – emphasizes Enzo Ghigo, President of the National Cinema Museum. With his great creativity and skill, he has created universal films that are appreciated by everyone, fans and non-fans alike. He’s been captivating us with his stories for over 30 years, from Beetlejuice and Batman to his recent big success, A Wednesday. Netflix’s second most popular English-language series of all time“
“Having Tim Burton in Turin is a dream come true. says Domenico De Gaetano, director of the National Cinema Museum.. The fantastic imagery of his films has accompanied our lives, from children to adults, and it will be wonderful to see how Tim Burton’s colorful and whimsical world fits into the magical space of Mole Antonelliana. The exhibition has been held in other countries in conventional exhibition spaces, and I am confident that the National Film Museum will be transformed to combine architectural madness and creative genius, and to fit into the strategic project of internationalization of our institution.”