It is among the dunes of Campomarino di Maruggio and the archaic charm of Manduria which has its roots “Dead Star”the first work of Demodami Studios which, after having won awards at international festivals, landed in the catalog of Prime Video.
Between metacinema and psychological thriller
“Dead Star” is not only an “independent film”, but also a courageous operation of metacinemaand psychological thriller which challenges narrative and production conventions. At the center, a story that plays with the reflections of the mind, ennobled by the presence of Yoon C. Joycean actor with a cosmopolitan curriculum capable of giving the project a breadth that goes well beyond regional borders.
The link with the Taranto area is not a simple frame, but an organic element: the sequences shot in San Pietro in Bevagna they restore an unprecedented, almost metaphysical Puglia, a perfect setting for the tensions of the noir genre.
The appreciation of a legend
It has arrived to establish the status of “small cult”. Malcolm McDowell: the unforgettable Alex DeLarge of Clockwork Orangepublicly expressed his appreciation for the film. The approval of a legend of world cinema has turned the spotlight on this production born from the bottom, but capable of speaking a universal language.
The return to the origins: the room
Despite the success on the streaming platform, the journey of Dead Star it doesn’t end in front of small home screens. With a reversal of trend compared to traditional distribution, for 2026 a series of are already in the pipeline event projections in selected cinemas. The objective is clear: to bring the spectator back to the center of the room, where the psychological breath of the film can find its maximum expansion.
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