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Codice Carla: Daniele Luchetti's documentary reveals the other side of Carla Fracci

other · 2026-04-27

Directed by Daniele Luchetti, 'Codice Carla' is a documentary that celebrates the iconic ballerina Carla Fracci, set to be shown in Italian theaters on November 13, 14, and 15, 2023, with distribution by Nexo Digital. The film, produced by Anele, Luce Cinecittà, and Rai Cinema, includes rare interviews, archival clips, and insights from renowned personalities such as Roberto Bolle, Jeremy Irons, and Marina Abramović. The soundtrack features music from Atoms for Peace, with editing by Thom Yorke and Sam Petts-Davies, and Yorke as the music supervisor. Instead of following a linear narrative, the documentary seeks to motivate the youth by delving into Fracci's principles as an artist, teacher, actress, and dedicated individual.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Codice Carla' directed by Daniele Luchetti
  • Screening on November 13, 14, and 15, 2023
  • Distributed by Nexo Digital
  • Produced by Anele, Luce Cinecittà, and Rai Cinema
  • Features interviews with Roberto Bolle, Jeremy Irons, Marina Abramović, Carolyn Carlson, Eleonora Abbagnato, Alessandra Ferri, Enrico Rava, Chiara Bersani, Beppe and Francesco Menegatti, Luisa Graziadei, Vittoria Regina, Gaia Straccamore, Hanna Poikonen
  • Music by Atoms for Peace, edited by Thom Yorke and Sam Petts-Davies
  • Thom Yorke is music supervisor
  • Not a chronological biography; aims to inspire young people

Entities

Artists

  • Carla Fracci
  • Daniele Luchetti
  • Roberto Bolle
  • Jeremy Irons
  • Marina Abramović
  • Carolyn Carlson
  • Eleonora Abbagnato
  • Alessandra Ferri
  • Enrico Rava
  • Chiara Bersani
  • Beppe Menegatti
  • Francesco Menegatti
  • Luisa Graziadei
  • Vittoria Regina
  • Gaia Straccamore
  • Hanna Poikonen
  • Thom Yorke
  • Sam Petts-Davies
  • Atoms for Peace
  • Raffaella Carrà

Institutions

  • Nexo Digital
  • Anele
  • Luce Cinecittà
  • Rai Cinema
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Italy

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