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Film 'La Pitturessa' by Fabiana Sargentini Portrays Artist Anna Paparatti

other · 2026-04-26

The documentary 'La Pitturessa,' directed by Fabiana Sargentini, offers an intimate portrait of her mother, artist Anna Paparatti (born 1936 in Reggio Calabria). The film features personal objects, archival footage, and a 2022 Dior runway set designed by Paparatti at the request of Mariagrazia Chiuri. It also includes fragments from important films showcasing her work. The documentary premiered at the Rome Film Festival and will screen on April 16, 2024, at Cinema Fratelli Marx in Turin with Paparatti present, followed by screenings in Milan (April 18, Cinema Arlecchino) and Rome (April 19, Cinema Farnese). Produced by Kama Productions & Film Affair and distributed by Lo Scrittoio, with music by Eva Geist. Paparatti was in a relationship with Fabio Sargentini, whose gallery L'Attico hosted key artists and intellectuals of the 1960s and 1970s.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'La Pitturessa' directed by Fabiana Sargentini about artist Anna Paparatti
  • Anna Paparatti born 1936 in Reggio Calabria
  • Film includes personal objects, archival footage, and Dior 2022 runway set
  • Dior set requested by Mariagrazia Chiuri
  • Premiered at Festa del Cinema di Roma
  • Screening April 16, 2024 at Cinema Fratelli Marx, Turin
  • Screening April 18 at Cinema Arlecchino, Milan
  • Screening April 19 at Cinema Farnese, Rome
  • Produced by Kama Productions & Film Affair
  • Distributed by Lo Scrittoio
  • Music by Eva Geist
  • Paparatti had relationship with Fabio Sargentini, founder of Galleria L'Attico

Entities

Artists

  • Anna Paparatti
  • Fabiana Sargentini
  • Fabio Sargentini
  • Mariagrazia Chiuri
  • Eva Geist

Institutions

  • Artribune
  • Dior
  • Kama Productions
  • Film Affair
  • Lo Scrittoio
  • Galleria L'Attico
  • Festa del Cinema di Roma
  • Cinema Fratelli Marx
  • Cinema Arlecchino
  • Cinema Farnese

Locations

  • Reggio Calabria
  • Italy
  • Turin
  • Milan
  • Rome

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