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Francesca Fini's experimental film 'Ofelia Non Annega' premieres

publication · 2026-05-05

Francesca Fini's experimental feature film 'Ofelia Non Annega' blends avant-garde cinema with archival footage from Istituto Luce Cinecittà. The film explores femininity, art, and tragedy, culminating in a performance where Fini feeds her own blood into an Olivetti typewriter. It references the 1951 Via Savoia tragedy in Rome, where a staircase collapsed under a crowd of women competing for typing jobs. The film incorporates documentaries on Futurism, Dalì in Rome, and Pop Art, alongside original performances by Fini and collaborators.

Key facts

  • Directed by Francesca Fini
  • Produced by Istituto Luce Cinecittà
  • Uses archival footage from Istituto Luce Cinecittà
  • References the 1951 Via Savoia tragedy in Rome
  • Features a performance with an Olivetti typewriter and blood
  • Includes documentaries on Futurism, Dalì, and Pop Art
  • Experimental film combining video art, documentary, and performance
  • Title translates to 'Ophelia Does Not Drown'

Entities

Artists

  • Francesca Fini

Institutions

  • Istituto Luce Cinecittà
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy

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