Frankie hi-nrg MC explores Gianni Rodari's legacy in new documentary
The documentary "Rodari 2.0 – Spazio alla parola" explores Gianni Rodari's life and his cultural impact, focusing on the significance of imagination and fantasy in today's technology-driven world filled with visual stimuli that influence children and society. Featuring Frankie hi-nrg MC, a pioneer of Italian rap, the film includes archival clips and readings from "Favole al telefono" by actor Stefano Accorsi. It also presents perspectives from a variety of writers, intellectuals, and experts in children's literature, including Stefano Bartezzaghi, Marco Missiroli, and others. Illustrations by Francesco Tullio, Altan, and others enhance the narrative. Frankie hi-nrg MC remarks, "Music can be a journey into words... Rodari was much more than a children's writer."
Key facts
- Documentary titled 'Rodari 2.0 – Spazio alla parola'
- Focuses on Gianni Rodari's life and cultural legacy
- Features Italian rapper Frankie hi-nrg MC
- Includes contributions from Stefano Accorsi, Stefano Bartezzaghi, Marco Missiroli, Roberto Piumini, Pino Boero, Luciana Castellina, Maria Grazia Ferraris, Irina Konstantinova, Evgenij Solonovich, Aldo Tortorella, Luigi Zoja, Donatella Di Cesare, Marco Rizzo, Lelio Bonaccorso
- Includes original drawings by Francesco Tullio, Altan, Anastasia Arkhipova, Gaia Stella
- Explores the power of fantasy and imagination in the digital age
- Frankie hi-nrg MC calls Rodari a master and intellectual
- Published on Artribune
Entities
Artists
- Frankie hi-nrg MC
- Stefano Accorsi
- Stefano Bartezzaghi
- Marco Missiroli
- Roberto Piumini
- Pino Boero
- Luciana Castellina
- Maria Grazia Ferraris
- Irina Konstantinova
- Evgenij Solonovich
- Aldo Tortorella
- Luigi Zoja
- Donatella Di Cesare
- Marco Rizzo
- Lelio Bonaccorso
- Francesco Tullio
- Altan
- Anastasia Arkhipova
- Gaia Stella
- Gianni Rodari
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy