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