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Marina

Marina

original title:

Marina

directed by:

Paoli De Luca

cast:

Silvia Ella Fois, Eco Andriolo, Giovanni De Maria, Christian Carere, Dario Naglieri

screenplay:

Federico Amenta, Paoli De Luca, Giulio Pacini

cinematography:

Francesca Avanzini

editing:

Marco Balzano

set design:

Anna Cicero

costume design:

Lucrezia Neri

music:

Giuliano Cau, Alessio Damiani

production:

CSC - Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia

distribution:

The Open Reel [Italy]

world sales:

The Open Reel [Italy]

country:

Italy

year:

2025

film run:

19'

format:

colour

status:

Ready (21/07/2025)

festivals & awards:

  • La Biennale di Venezia 2025: Settimana della Critica - SIC@SIC - Best Short Film, Best Technical Contribution
  • Mostra de Cinema Italià de Barcelona 2025: Cortometraggi SIC@SIC
  • Incanto Film Festival Pesaro 2025: Main Competition  - Menzione Speciale
  • Mix Milan 2025: Short Film Competition - Menzione Speciale
  • Festival Chéries-Chéris Paris 2025: Short Film Competition
  • Camerimage Torun 2025: Film and Art School Etudes Panorama - Bronze Tadpole
  • Seoul International Pride Film Festival 2025
  • Centro Congressi Balsega di Piné 2025
  • Venezia a Napoli 2025
  • Winterthur International Short Film Festival 2025: Sparks Competition – Best Short Film
  • Afrodite Shorts 2025: Miglior Cortometraggio

A year after starting her gender transition, Marina spends a summer weekend at her friend Camilla’s house. Everyone comments on how beautiful Marina has become, but she doesn’t quite see herself that way. In fact, she constantly compares herself to Camilla’s body — which she observes and draws in her sketchbook. The arrival of a smouldering male presence, in the shape of Lorenzo and his friends, will put to the test Marina and Camilla’s friendship. A siren call, between dreams and shadows.