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Davide Abbatescianni


2117 articles available in total starting from 12/09/2017. Last article published on 11/07/2025.

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Locarno competition title Matter Out of Place

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Locarno competition title Matter Out of Place

Nikolaus Geyrhalter’s new feature is about human-made refuse, which surrounds us everywhere, all the time  

09/08/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Competition

Review: Piano Piano

Review: Piano Piano

Nicola Prosatore’s debut is a Paolo Virzì-style coming-of-age tale which lacks bite and tells a story which we’ve already heard time and time again  

08/08/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Piazza Grande

Review: Il pataffio

Review: Il pataffio

Francesco Lagi’s movie is a ramshackle affair: occasionally strange and enjoyable, it’s mostly characterised by an irregular pace, and suffers from an overbearing film legacy  

08/08/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Competition

Locarno Pro announces First Look, Alliance 4 Development winning projects

Locarno Pro announces First Look, Alliance 4 Development winning projects

This year’s winning projects are helmed by Lukas Nathrath, Sara Summa, Mo Harawe and Milena Aboyan  

08/08/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Locarno Pro

The Valais Film Commission becomes fully operational

The Valais Film Commission becomes fully operational

Launched at Locarno, the new Swiss body will introduce a cash rebate along with the full implementation of its services  

08/08/2022 | Industry | Market | Switzerland

Michael Gubbins • Expert, author of Streaming Giants and Public Film Funding

Interview: Michael Gubbins • Expert, author of Streaming Giants and Public Film Funding

“Public funders should take the opportunity to reflect on their role and how they can become more diverse and dynamic”

The British analyst disclosed the possible scenarios European public funders could face in a landscape increasingly dominated by the streaming giants  

03/08/2022 | /Europe

Irish doc The Ghost of Richard Harris to be showcased in Venice Classics

Irish doc The Ghost of Richard Harris to be showcased in Venice Classics

Adrian Sibley’s feature promises to deliver “a new picture of an extraordinary man through the places and people that were dear to him”  

03/08/2022 | Production | Funding | Ireland/UK

Francesca Palleschi and Ayumi Filippone • Project Manager at Alliance4Development and Matchmaker at Match Me!, Locarno Pro

Interview: Francesca Palleschi and Ayumi Filippone • Project Manager at Alliance4Development and Matchmaker at Match Me!, Locarno Pro

“Collaboration with partners is essential at all stages of our programme”

The two heads expanded on the goals and working methods involved in the industry initiatives planned for this year’s Locarno Film Festival  

03/08/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Locarno Pro

Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees of Inisherin to world-premiere at Venice

Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees of Inisherin to world-premiere at Venice

The Irish-British-US co-production follows two lifelong friends portrayed by In Bruges stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson  

02/08/2022 | Festivals | Awards | Ireland/UK/US

Katrine Brock’s debut The Great Silence to world-premiere at San Sebastián

Katrine Brock’s debut The Great Silence to world-premiere at San Sebastián

The drama follows young Alma, who lives a quiet life in a contemporary Catholic convent and is preparing to take her vows as a nun  

01/08/2022 | Production | Funding | Denmark

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