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Viola

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Viola

original title:

Viola

directed by:

Marco Lorenzo Masante

cast:

Marina Massironi, Gigio Alberti, Laura Martinelli, Francesco Buttironi

screenplay:

Raffaele Di Bello

cinematography:

Antonio Capra

editing:

Eleonora Rossini

production:

IED - Istituto Europeo di Design

distribution:

ShortsFit [Italy]

world sales:

ShortsFit [Italy]

country:

Italy

year:

2024

film run:

12'

format:

DCP/2K - colour

status:

Ready (25/11/2024)

festivals & awards:

  • Sguardi Altrove International Women's Film Festival 2025: Out of competition
  • Videoconcorso Francesco Pasinetti 2025
  • Lunigiana Cinema Festival 2025: Special Mention
  • Funcinema 2025
  • Give Peace a Screen 2025
  • Via dei Corti Film Festival 2025

Viola and Carlo meet Elena, their son Ascanio's fiancée, at a tense dinner. Economic power dynamics emerge when Ascanio reveals a secret, ignoring Elena's aspirations.