He’s going back Trieste Science Fiction Festival, the most anticipated and important Italian event dedicated to science fiction, whose 23rd edition is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of his birth. The event will take place from October 27 to November 1, 2023 in the capital of Julia with a selection of national film previews covering all varieties of the fantasy genre, the first titles of which have been released and are expected to complete the list in September.
“For its 60th anniversary, Extra Triestini will have the opportunity to see an extraordinary variety of films thanks to an eclectic lineup that looks far ahead,” comments the artistic director. Alan Jones – from the extraordinary history of our festival, moving from the goals achieved by the science fiction genre to going beyond the spatial framework. The first six films we’re announcing today are just part of a rich slate of films designed to appeal to everyone, including new and curious audiences as well as dedicated multiverse fans. Science fiction is a diverse and inclusive genre, and the Trieste Science and Fiction Festival, thanks to its open identity and mentality, allows us to experience completely unexpected cinematic emotions and a wide range of themes, bringing together different people from different cultures in the taste of science. artistic vision and technosocial discoveries.”
First films announced
YOU CAN CALL ME BILL Alexandra O. Philippa (USA, 2023, Italian premiere)
An intimate portrait of Star Trek icon William Shatner’s unforgettable Captain Kirk and his personal journey through ninety years of courageous life: a documentary exploring the existence and allure of the star he immortalized, one of the small screen’s most iconic characters.
RESTORE POINT Robert Holtz (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Serbia, 2023, Italian premiere)
A noir detective story set in a world where technological advancement has developed a form of immortality. In Prague in 2041, a murder is investigated in a futuristic scenario in which, thanks to technological innovation, a person can be brought back to life after an unnatural death.
MONOLITH Matt Vesely (Australia, 2022, Italian premiere)
Australian psychological thriller starring actress Lily Sullivan (Lee Cronin’s House: The Rise of Evil) as a disgraced journalist who tries to save her career with the help of the Beyond Believability-focused podcast solving mysteries and uncovering hidden truths.
HERD Stephen Pierce (USA, 2023, Italian premiere)
The zombie film is premiering at Frightfest in London. Jamie Miller finds herself close to her hometown, where she vowed never to return. But then the unexpected happens: a woman finds herself caught between a zombie outbreak and warring militias.
UFO SWEDEN Victora Danella (Sweden, 2022, Italian premiere)
A sci-fi story about ordinary people who grow into an extraordinary adventure. A rebellious teenager is convinced that her crazy father was not dead, but was abducted by aliens: the girl is determined to find out the truth with the help of a UFO association.
UP TO MILLIONS OF DAYS Mitch Jenkins (UK, 2023, Italian premiere)
2041: Earth is in ecological collapse and humanity’s survival depends on the ability to become an interplanetary civilization. Anderson and his team are making final preparations to launch a colony on the Moon. However, after consulting with AI Jay, it becomes clear that someone is trying to sabotage the mission…
Films selected at the Trieste Science Fiction Festival compete in three main competitions: the Asteroid Prize and two competitions of the Méliès d’argent MIFF, the European Federation of Fantasy Film Festivals Méliès (Méliès International Festivals Federation).
Using the following link you can purchase accreditations for the 2023 festival: sciencefictionfestival.org/accrediti2023.