Off we go from Monday 1st July in Pescaraat the Cinema Teatro Sant’Andrea, the Flaiano Film Festivaldirected by the director and screenwriter Richard Milani, as part of the 51st edition of the Flaiano International Awards. On Wednesday 3 July, at 6.30 pm, the actress Kasia Smutniak will present her directorial debut with the documentary film Mur and will meet the audience after the screening.
As usual, the festival has three sections: the Competition Flaiano First and second worksil Italian panorama and theGiftthis year dedicated to centenary of the birth of Marcello Mastroianni.
The Flaiano Competition First and Second Worksthe competitive section of the Festival, reserved for Italian-produced films that have received ministerial funding, includes the screening of the debut works of actors and actresses: from Micaela Ramazzotti (Happiness) to Michele Riondino (Laf building), passing through Kasia Smutniak (Mur), Alessandro Roia (With the grace of a God) and Claudio Bisio (The last time we were children). A popular jury, made up of 100 enthusiasts aged 14 and over, will vote for the best film. The winner will be revealed during the final evening, Sunday 7 July.
The Italian Panorama section presents Italian films representative of the current cinematographic season: from Commander by Edward De Angelis, to There’s still tomorrow by Paola Cortellesi, I Captain by Matteo Garrone, One Hundred Sundays by Antonio Albanese, Mia by Ivano De Matteo and the animated film by Enzo D’Alò, Mary and the Midnight Spirit.
The Homage to Marcello Mastroianni proposes a retrospective dedicated to the actor, on the centenary of his birth. He will be remembered with A particular day e Drama of jealousy by Ettore Scola, Classmates by Mario Monicelli, Ginger e Fred by Federico Fellini, Italian wedding by Vittorio De Sica and All Mode by Elio Petri.
“It is a source of great pride for me – he underlines Riccardo Milani – direct the Flaiano Film Festival, within such a prestigious award as the Flaiano, for the name and personality of Ennio Flaiano, a very current cultural reference figure. His aphorisms and ferocious and self-deprecating thoughts have told and tell our country with unique wit and intelligence. As for the selection of films – continues Milani – I acted as for my films: I seek the audience, I don’t like extreme cinephilia”.
