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The Nest

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Trailer

original title:

Il nido

directed by:

Christian Filippi

cast:

Carlo de Ruggeri, Esther Elisha

screenplay:

Christian Filippi, Lorenzo Tomassini

cinematography:

Sandro Chessa

editing:

Gianluca Scarpa

music:

Brunori Sas

producer:

Leonardo Baraldi

production:

Schicchera Production, supported by Ministero della Cultura, with the support of Regione Lazio, Produzioni dal Basso

distribution:

Premiere Film [Italy]

country:

Italy

year:

2018

film run:

15'

format:

colour

status:

Ready (16/10/2018)

festivals & awards:

  • Corti da Sogno 2019
  • BCT Festival 2019
  • Festival del Cinema Africano, d’Asia e America Latina 2019
  • AS Film Festival 2018: Best Italian Short, Sentieri Selvaggi Award
  • Festival Internazionale del Cinema di Salerno 2018
  • Los Angeles Cine Fest 2018
  • Fano International Film Festival 2018: Special Jury Mention
  • Reggio Film Festival 2018
  • Magari Film Festival 2018
  • Seven Hills International Film Festival 2018

Fabio, a primary school teacher, is 45 years old and still lives with his mother. He looks after his dog and the birds who land on is balcony. He shares his love for animals with Naima, an Eritrean caregiver he meets every evening when he takes his dog out for a walk. Can an invitation to dinner be the chance for a small personal revolution?