Berlinale 55: Provincia Meccanica in Competition

Provincia Meccanica, first feature for the young Stefano Mordini , enchants Dieter Kosslick

Berlinale 55: Provincia Meccanica in Competition

“ It is the best news I’ve ever received in my life ” comments the young director “I am so excited and happy to be part of the Official Berlinale Selection and I thank the Berlin International Film festival, that I have always considered the reference point for international cinema, to have chosen Provincia Meccanica”.
The film stars Stefano Accorsi and Valentina Cervi, (read their statements)and represents Italy in the next Berlinale, February 10th-20th, along with the Russian-Italian-French coproduction Solnze (The Sun) by Alexander Sukorov (for Italia Downtown Pictures, Istituto Luce and Rai Cinema).

Giampaolo Letta, C.E.O. and Vice President ofMedusa Film which has produced the first feature film by Minnie Ferrara & Associates, had this comment to make: “It is a moment of great happiness for Medusa who has always believed in the great strength and prominence of Italian cinema, and discovery of new talents. Stefano Mordini is one of these: his screen images and narrative skills are capable of winning over the audience and their emotions, making this an independent film which knows how to gain popularity thanks to its contents, its sentiment and style. And its marvelous actors”.
“The year 2005 begins in the best possibile way for our cinema ” declares the managing director of AIP-Filmitalia Carlo Bassi “because we know that for an important festival to launch a newcomer in Competition , is guided by instinct and passion rather than the classic equilibirum of big names. Italian cinema can be proud of Stefano Mordini, as a new star is born.”.
At the 55th Berlinalethere will also be a tribute to Master , Carlo Di Palmawith the screening of the film Red Desert by Michelangelo Antonioni.