As a seasoned cinephile who has traversed the labyrinth of world cinema for decades, I must say that Marco Bellocchio’s “Se posso permettermi Capitolo II” is a tantalizing prospect on my cinematic horizon. The man behind the poignant and profound “I pugni in tasca,” whose illustrious career has graced the Venice Film Festival, Cannes, and Locarno with his indelible mark, promises yet another captivating tale.
Marco Bellocchio’s movie titled “May I Say? Chapter Two,” set to have its initial screening this Sunday at the Out of Competition segment of the Venice Film Festival, has unveiled a first trailer. Global distribution is being managed by Rai Cinema.
I’m thrilled to share that the upcoming 30-minute movie I’ve been working on is actually a follow-up to the short film with the same title, produced back in 2019. This was all part of the Fare Cinema (Making Cinema) training program I was fortunate enough to be a part of. Can’t wait for you all to see it!
The summary goes like this: Over the span of a single day, Fausto, seemingly unmovable, witnesses an unusual parade of guests: a melodious local priest, a peculiar man with an idea for a ghost-themed enterprise, and the head of the Carabinieri who suggests a hasty wedding involving his daughter, who’s pregnant by someone else.
In the dead of night, a duo of burglars, in league with Barbara, decide to rob a house. Fausto unexpectedly encounters them, maintaining his usual nonchalant demeanor, and informs them that there’s nothing left to steal – all the gold and artworks have been sold. With no valuables to take, they can only converse until dawn breaks, at which point the thieves depart and Barbara prepares coffee on the stove.
Bellocchio expresses: “‘Se posso permettermi – Capitolo II’ is a bittersweet and (hopefully) humorous goodbye from a home that I spent significant portions of my life in, starting from childhood, and where I filmed numerous movies (it’s the house of ‘I pugni in tasca’). Here, I can gaze upon the photos of my uncles who passed away young. Pascoli looms. This could be a final (?) goodbye from Fausto, who shares a part of me, my brothers Alberto and Piergiorgio, all my siblings, and my children Pier Giorgio and Elena. Unlike Fausto, however, the rest of us have worked, some even beyond retirement age. My children are an exception to this.”
“I originally created and penned the script for this film, but it was subsequently revised and partially rewritten in collaboration with students from the 2023 Advanced Film Training Course at Bottega XNL – Making Cinema. We then filmed it jointly with both talented students and seasoned professionals (as we do every year), and had exceptional actors bring their roles to life effortlessly, resulting in outstanding performances. It’s been a truly enjoyable experience for everyone involved.”
The film’s production is handled by Simone Gattoni (at Kavac Film), Rai Cinema, and Paola Pedrazzini (at Fondazione Fare Cinema).
Bellocchio’s first film, titled “I pugni in tasca” (Fists in the Pocket), earned him global recognition after winning at Locarno in 1965. Later, in 2011, he was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival.
2016 saw his film “Sweet Dreams” kick off the Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival. His 2019 release, “The Traitor,” competed at Cannes and took home six David di Donatello awards and seven Nastri d’Argento. In 2021, he showcased the documentary “Marx Can Wait” at Cannes and was also honored with the Honorary Palme d’Or. The same year, he premiered “Esterno notte,” which won four David di Donatello awards and was recognized at the European Film Awards. In 2022, he returned to Cannes for the premiere of “Outside Night.” His latest work, “Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara,” competed at Cannes in 2023.
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2024-08-31 11:17