In 2000, Emanuele Crialese developing his film Grazia's Island (Respiro), looks for two Sicilian kids. He then meets Francesco Casisa, 13, coming from Palermo's suburbs, and Filippo Pucillo, 9, from Lampedusa Island. 5 years later they meet again on the set of The Golden Door (Nuovomondo). This documentary narrates the growth of Francesco and Filippo through their experience on the movie set.
Screenplay: Camille d'Arcimoles
Cinematography: Camille d'Arcimoles
Editing: Simona Paggi
Music: Antonio Castrigaṇ
Sound: Camille d'Arcimoles
Cast: Francesco Casisa, Filippo Pupillo, Emanuele Crialese
Prizes and selections:
Mostra Internazionale di Arte Cinematografica di Venezia 2008 (Giornate degli Autori - Ritratti)
Production:
Now S.r.l.
(Rome, T +39 334 3063361; nowfilm@hotmail.it)
9 Nov, 20.00 - Teatro dei Dioscuri