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Faster than Shadows

original title:

Più veloce dell'ombra

directed by:

Letizia Lamartire

screenplay:

Francesca Staasch, Marco Borromei, Federica Tuzi, from her novel "Più veloce dell'ombra"

producer:

Costanza Coldagelli

production:

Matrioska, Indigo Film, with the support of Film Commission Torino Piemonte

country:

Italy

year:

2023

format:

colour

status:

Development/Pre-production (16/12/2022)

Alessandra is a restless, chubby and awkward ten year old girl. As if that wasn’t enough, she is attracted to other girls. This bitter-sweet comedy set in the 80’s tells our protagonist’s ongoing struggle against conformism and her difficulties in accepting herself and in being accepted by others.