by EH
This Sunday, the Trieste Film Festival (TSFF) presents a vibrant lineup of events, offering something for everyone—from international documentaries and animated films to thought-provoking discussions and cultural explorations.
Highlights of the Day
- Podcast Premiere: At 11:00 AM, Libreria Lovato will host the Italian debut of “Il Cuore Scoperto” with Carlotta De Sanctis, Marta Pacor, and Valeria Testagrossa. The podcast, produced by Associazione Vanvera, is the Italian adaptation of Le Cœur sur la table by Victoire Tuaillon, a hit series from France’s Binge Audio.
- Animated Films for Children: The Ridottino at Teatro Miela will screen Gustavus and Other Worlds, a collection of Hungarian animated stories, at 11:00 AM and again at 12:00 PM.
- Out-of-Competition Documentary: At 11:00 AM, Noi siamo gli errori che permettono la vostra intelligenza by Erika Rossi explores the legacy of Claudio Misculin’s groundbreaking Accademia della Follia, a theater company born in a former psychiatric hospital in Trieste.
- Inclusive Cinema: At 2:15 PM, Il Mio Compleanno by Christian Filippi follows the emotional journey of a foster teen searching for his mother, first screened at the Venice Film Festival.
- Queer Cinema Spotlight: The Visioni Queer section features As I Was Looking Above, I Could See Myself Underneath by Ilir Hasanaj, a groundbreaking documentary on LGBTQ+ life in Kosovo, screening at 4:30 PM.
- Cultural Dialogue: At 6:00 PM in Bobi Bazlen Hall, lawyer and LGBTQIA+ activist Cathy La Torre joins film critic Giuseppe Gariazzo and professor Margherita De Michiel for A(carte) scoperte, a discussion bridging queer rights, culture, and cinema.
Serbian Stories Take Center Stage
The evening is dedicated to the Wild Roses: Serbia program:
- At 6:00 PM, Iva Radivojević’s Kada je zazvonio telefon (When the Phone Rang) portrays the shattering impact of a 1992 phone call on a young girl.
- At 7:30 PM, Marta Popivoda’s Pejzaži otpora (Landscapes of Resistance) delves into the memories of a 97-year-old Yugoslav resistance fighter.
- The day concludes at 9:15 PM with Mila Turajlić’s Druga Strana Svega (The Other Side of Everything), an intimate conversation between the filmmaker and her mother, intertwining personal and political histories.
Beyond the Screen
For those looking to explore beyond the cinema, a walking tour at 11:00 AM explores Trieste’s deep Serbian connections, and a creative workshop for children at 4:00 PM invites young participants to craft their own “rooms of wonder.”
With events spanning culture, history, and diverse perspectives, the festival promises a Sunday filled with stories that challenge, inspire, and connect.
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