Dario Argento Panico Documentary Premieres on Sky Arte
The documentary 'Dario Argento Panico', directed by Simone Scafidi, airs on Sky Arte on January 31, 2026. It premiered in 2023 at the 80th Venice International Film Festival in the Venezia Classici section. The film explores Argento's artistic and biographical trajectory from childhood to international fame, focusing on themes of isolation, doubling, and the search for panic. It features interviews with Argento himself, Fiore Argento, Asia Argento, Guillermo del Toro, and Vittorio Cecchi Gori. Scafidi structures the narrative around Argento's stay in a hotel in the Roman countryside, where he is writing his latest film. The documentary combines Argento's memories with testimonies from collaborators, family, and experts, interspersed with clips from his iconic films and archival materials.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Dario Argento Panico' directed by Simone Scafidi.
- Airs on Sky Arte on January 31, 2026.
- Premiered at 80th Venice International Film Festival in 2023 (Venezia Classici).
- Features Dario Argento, Fiore Argento, Asia Argento, Guillermo del Toro, Vittorio Cecchi Gori.
- Explores themes of isolation, doubling, and panic.
- Filmed in a hotel in the Roman countryside where Argento writes his latest film.
- Includes archival materials and clips from Argento's films.
- Screenplay by Scafidi, Manlio Gomarasca, and Davide Pulici.
Entities
Artists
- Dario Argento
- Simone Scafidi
- Fiore Argento
- Asia Argento
- Guillermo del Toro
- Vittorio Cecchi Gori
- Manlio Gomarasca
- Davide Pulici
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- 80th Venice International Film Festival
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Rome
- Roman countryside