Mimo – Portrait of a Modern Mime

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Mimo – Portrait of a Modern Mime

Mimo – Portrait of a Modern Mime

original title:

Mimo – Portrait of a Modern Mime

directed by:

cast:

Luigi Benassai

cinematography:

editing:

country:

Italy / USA

year:

2025

film run:

82'

format:

colour

status:

Ready (02/07/2025)

MIMO is a poetic and intimate documentary that follows the artistic journey of Luigi Benassai, an Italian street performer and mime known as "gReY." Set against the evocative backdrop of Florence and infused with memories from New York and Rome, the film explores a life dedicated to non-verbal expression, human connection, and emotional storytelling through body language and silence.
From his early performances in Piazza Navona to the crowded streets of Florence, MIMO captures the evolution of a unique artist who turns the square into a stage and passersby into participants of shared wonder. Through laughter, reflection, and expressive gestures, the documentary celebrates the power of the human body as a tool for communication and empathy in a noisy and fastpaced world.