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Exclusive Backstage Photos of Emma Dante's 'Le sorelle Macaluso'

publication · 2026-04-27

An exclusive photographic backstage of Emma Dante's film 'Le sorelle Macaluso' offers a different perspective from the director's. The black-and-white images, accompanied by a voiceover narrating the characters' vulnerabilities and set preparation, were created by Marie Gioanni and Clarissa Cappellani. The film, which follows five sisters living alone with a dovecote in their home, was presented in competition at the 77th Venice International Film Festival and is distributed by Teodora Film.

Key facts

  • The backstage photographic story is in black and white.
  • It features a voiceover narrating sensations and vulnerabilities of the characters.
  • The photos were taken by Marie Gioanni and Clarissa Cappellani.
  • The film was presented in competition at the 77th Venice International Film Festival.
  • The film is distributed by Teodora Film.
  • The story follows five sisters living alone with a dovecote.
  • The house is described as a cage that depreciates over time.
  • The backstage offers a different point of view from the director's.

Entities

Artists

  • Emma Dante
  • Marie Gioanni
  • Clarissa Cappellani
  • Margherita Bordino

Institutions

  • Teodora Film
  • Venice International Film Festival
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy

Sources