Documentary on Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo premieres on Sky Arte

The documentary 'Pellizza – Pittore da Volpedo', directed by Francesco Fei and co-written with Consuelo Moschella, airs on Sky Arte on Thursday, June 2. It offers a biographical exploration of the Divisionist painter Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo, best known for 'Il Quarto Stato'. Fei, who previously directed 'Segantini, ritorno alla natura' (2016), delves into the artist's life, the places he lived, and the formation of his artistic sensibility. Actor Fabrizio Bentivoglio serves as the narrative conscience, embodying Pellizza's inner voice to guide viewers through his existential and artistic intimacy, including his suicide in 1907 after his wife's death. The film features cinematography inspired by the colors of Pellizza's works and showcases many previously unseen pieces. Contributions from Aurora Scotti, a leading scholar on Pellizza, and the Associazione Pellizza da Volpedo help move beyond stereotypical views, drawing a compelling portrait of the artist.