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Lousiana
The Other SideItaly, France 2015 92'
Directed by: Roberto Minervini
In North Louisiana, moments of complicity and affection alternate to terrible fights between Mark and Lisa, both addicted to methamphetamine. Around their trailer, a community of veterans get into a heated argument about the social situation. At the same time, in Texas, members of a militia group get ready for an imminent new civil war.
2018 Wednesday, November 7th, Spazio Alfieri, 8:30pm -
Low Tide
Belgium, Italy, USA 2012 92'
Directed by: Roberto Minervini
In a small town in Texas, a boy lives with his alcoholic mother, helping her with the house chores and at work, all the while nursing a desire to leave a world of abuse and misery behind. A work of fiction, but firmly rooted in reality, with a strong autobiographical component, it marks the beginning of a research into the stages of growing up.
2018 Tuesday, November 6th, Spazio Alfieri, 8:45pm -
Relational Cinema – Masterclass di Roberto Minervini
At the core of the cinema of Roberto Minervini there is a relational process with the subjects filmed. The intimate, profound life experiences they are willing to share are transformed into narratives by the gaze of the film director. During the masterclass, Minervini will expound the characteristics of his approach to film-making, based on observation and intuition and accompanied by exemplary formal ad aesthetic rigour.
Moderator: Alessandro Stellino
2018 Tuesday, November 6th - Auditorium Sant’Apollonia - h 10 am - Free Entrance -
Stop the Pounding Heart
Belgium, Italy, USA 2013 98'
Directed by: Roberto Minervini
In Texas, seventeen-year-old Sarah, born into a family of farmers with a fervently religious mother, spends her days doing the house chores along with her sisters. When she meets Colby, a boy of the same age, she is prompted to re-think her future. With this film, Minervini gained international acclaim, honing his personal filmmaking practice.
2018 Sunday, November 4th, La Compagnia, 3:00pm -
The Passage
Belgium, Italy, USA 2011 89'
Directed by: Roberto Minervini
Texas. Ana has just found out she’s about to die. Jack has recently been released from jail, he needs money. The two decide to leave for Rocksprings, where Ana plans on meeting a healer. Harold is bound for an art exhibition in Marfa and joins them. During the journey, the mixed trio will share joys and sorrows, but will also manage to encourage each other.
2018 Monday, November 5th, Spazio Alfieri, 7:00pm -
What You Gonna Do When the World’s on Fire?
Italy, France, Usa 2018 123'
Directed by: Roberto Minervini
After a series of brutal police killings of young African-Americans, a black community in Louisiana straggles for survival, while the Black Panthers organize a protest against police brutality. This film exposes discriminatory policies and endemic racism in a region still marked by visible signs of the havoc wrought by hurricane Katrina.
2018 Saturday, November 3rd, La Compagnia, 9:00pm