Dante Ferretti's memoir recalls working with Pasolini on eight films
Oscar-winning set designer Dante Ferretti has published a memoir titled "Bellezza imperfetta. Io e Pasolini," edited by David Miliozzi and released by Pendragon. The book recounts Ferretti's collaboration with filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini on eight films, including "Medea" (1969), "Il Decameron" (1971), "I racconti di Canterbury" (1972), "Il fiore delle Mille e una notte" (1974), and "Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma" (1975). Structured in ten chapters, the volume blends dream, memory, and imagination, opening with Pasolini's quote "Dovremmo ricominciare daccapo, da dove non c'è certezza." Ferretti imagines his own death and describes Pasolini's arrival in tight elephant-leg pants, a fleece shirt under a checkered sweater, and sunglasses. He notes that Pasolini's mother Susanna attended all film premieres except for "Salò" in Paris, which occurred two weeks after Pasolini's murder on November 2, 1975. The 147-page book includes photographic stills, private moments, and sketches by Ferretti, offering an artistic and cinematic fresco.
Key facts
- Dante Ferretti's memoir 'Bellezza imperfetta. Io e Pasolini' is published by Pendragon.
- The book is edited by David Miliozzi.
- Ferretti worked with Pasolini on eight films.
- Films covered include 'Medea' (1969), 'Il Decameron' (1971), 'I racconti di Canterbury' (1972), 'Il fiore delle Mille e una notte' (1974), and 'Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma' (1975).
- The book opens with a quote from Pasolini: 'Dovremmo ricominciare daccapo, da dove non c'è certezza.'
- Ferretti imagines his own death and describes Pasolini's attire.
- Pasolini's mother Susanna attended all premieres except 'Salò' in Paris.
- Pasolini was murdered on November 2, 1975, two weeks before the Paris premiere of 'Salò'.
Entities
Artists
- Dante Ferretti
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- David Miliozzi
- Susanna Pasolini
- Federico Fellini
Institutions
- Pendragon
- Artribune
Locations
- Paris
- France