16/03/2007

From today through March 18, the Casa del Cinema in Rome will play host to the fifth edition of n[ever]land – percorsi al digitale (lit. “n[ever]land: digital paths”) – an international event founded and directed by Enzo Aronica and promoted by the Trio Alma Mahler Association with support from the IMAIE Institute for the protection of artists' rights – which explores the various applications of digital technology in the arts and in communications.

The initiative aims to look beyond just the contamination and experimentation of current Italian and international trends, to question future developments (and contradictions) of a technology of infinite artistic possibilities.

This year’s special guests will be Abel Ferrara – who will speak on his new film, Go Go Tales (shot between New York and the Cinecittà Studios) – and the Italian 2007 nominees for the make-up on Apocalypto, Aldo Signoretti and Vittorio Sodano, who will illustrate their craft to n[ever]land audiences.

The abundant calendar of events also includes the world premiere of Stefano Scialotti’s documentary Bailo de toda la vita - Maria Pages, biografia de una bailaora, a fascinating tribute to the great Flamenco dancer, and a 30-minute preview of ZERO, Inchiesta sull'11 settembre by Giulietto Chiesa and Franco Fracassi, who will discuss their film with audiences.