Io Capitano is a Homeric fairy tale that follows Seydou and Moussa, two boys from Dakar who set out to reach Europe. Their journey takes them through the treacherous desert, horrifying detention centers in Libya, and the dangers of the sea.
A woman walks into a bar and is sold the life of her dreams.
Pinocchio, a wooden puppet, sets out on a fantastical journey to become a real boy. Along the way, he encounters various characters and encounters hardships that test his character.
Tale of Tales is a dark and fantastical anthology film that weaves together three different fairy tales set in a medieval world. It explores themes of desire, obsession, and the consequences of one's actions.
In a crime-infested suburb of Rome, a gentle dog groomer finds himself forced to do violent acts when his life is threatened by a former violent boxer who terrorizes the entire neighborhood.
Gomorrah follows the lives of individuals involved in the Camorra, a criminal organization in Italy. The story explores the gritty realities of street gangs, drug trade, and the power struggles within the mafia. It delves into the interconnected lives of various characters, highlighting their ambitions, vulnerabilities, and the destructive consequences of their actions. Through its intense portrayal of the criminal underworld, the movie exposes the dark realities of Italy's organized crime.
A short by Matteo Garrone to present the Dior Spring Summer 2021 Haute Couture Collection.
An alternative presentation of the Dior Autumn-Winter 2020 Haute Couture Collection.
Reality is a surrealistic dark comedy that follows a man named Luciano who auditions for a reality show. After being rejected, Luciano becomes obsessed with a fish and starts to lose touch with reality. As his delusions and paranoia worsen, he spirals into a world full of surreal and absurd situations. The film explores themes of identity, obsession, and the blurred line between fiction and reality.
First Love is a drama movie that explores the themes of love, obsession, and control. The story revolves around a young woman who becomes obsessed with a man she believes is her soulmate. As their relationship develops, the woman's obsession grows, leading to a series of disturbing events.
Former theatre actress comes back to Rome and meets old and new friends.
In this neo-noir drama, a mechanic falls in love with a prostitute, but their relationship is complicated by jealousy and unrequited love. As the story unfolds, the protagonist becomes increasingly obsessed and controlling, leading to an ambiguous and shocking ending.
Gheni and Gherti, two young Albanian immigrants who live in Rome and work in a restaurant, settle in the home of the photographer Corrado, who makes friends with the first. In a torrid and empty city for the summer holidays Gherti, more restless, binds with Lino, an old Sardinian who every day accompanies his mentally ill wife to the city. Gheni instead continues his little "climb" in the restaurant and strengthens his friendship with Corrado.
Three episodes of everyday immigration in 90s Italy: a group of Nigerian prostitutes, one-day Albanian workers, an Egyptian worker at an oil station.
In all of Naples, photographer Oreste Pipolo is renowned for his wedding photographs. An album with the heavily accentuated romantic pictures of Pipolo is, like a copious dinner in an expensive hotel, an essential part of a successful wedding. If need be, every self-respecting bridal couple will spend their last savings to be able to engage Pipolo. In ORESTE PIPOLO, the city of Naples and in particular the Neapolitan wedding is the universe where Pipolo holds sway. We see him routinely handling nervous couples and making preparations for the ceremony of yet another pair, meanwhile constantly commanding his assistants. But when his customers have disappeared from sight another Pipolo appears, one who after thirty years in business is fed up with it and really cannot stand to see another bridal couple.
A short film about an exhibition designed by Ciarmoli Queda Studio.