Documentary on Gallerist Massimo Minini Premieres at Biografia Film Festival
On June 16, 2019, the documentary 'Massimo Minini. The Story of a Gallerist' premiered globally at the Biografia Film Festival in Bologna, Italy. Directed by journalist Manuela Teatini, the film explores the remarkable journey of Massimo Minini, who established the Banco gallery in Brescia in 1973, turning it into a significant center for contemporary art. The documentary features interviews with notable artists, including Daniel Buren and Anish Kapoor, alongside rare archival material. Over the decades, Minini's gallery has evolved into an essential cultural institution, encapsulating fifty years of contemporary art legacy in a smaller city.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Massimo Minini. The Story of a Gallerist' directed by Manuela Teatini
- International premiere on June 16, 2019 at Biografia Film Festival in Bologna
- Screening at Cinema Lumière – Sala Mastroianni at 19:00
- Features interviews with artists Daniel Buren, Anish Kapoor, Roger Ballen, Ettore Spalletti, Luigi Ontani, Peter Halley
- Includes rare archival material
- Massimo Minini opened his gallery Banco in Brescia in 1973
- Minini transformed his space into a cultural center in a provincial city
- The film covers Minini's career spanning over 50 years
Entities
Artists
- Daniel Buren
- Anish Kapoor
- Roger Ballen
- Ettore Spalletti
- Luigi Ontani
- Peter Halley
- Massimo Minini
Institutions
- Banco
- Biografia Film Festival
- Cinema Lumière
Locations
- Brescia
- Italy
- Bologna