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Futurism Documentary 'Caffeina del Mondo' Hits Italian Cinemas

cultural-heritage · 2026-04-26

The documentary 'Caffeina del Mondo' is set to showcase the Futurist movement in theaters from September 15 to 17. Directed by Giordano Bruno Guerri and Massimo Spano, this film employs a 'futuribile' approach, incorporating archival material, reenactments, and expert interviews. Filming took place at significant sites such as the Vittoriale degli Italiani in Gardone, Museo Pietro Canonica in Rome, Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna, MAXXI Museum, Palazzo Brancaccio, and Centrale Montemartini. It highlights prominent Futurist figures, including Filippo Tommaso Marinetti and Umberto Boccioni, portrayed by actors like Flavio Albanese and Diego Bonelli. Produced by Mariella Li Sacchi and Amedeo Letizia for Qualityfilm, the project collaborates with Rai Documentari and the Italian Ministry of Culture, aiming to link early 20th-century avant-garde ideas with modern advancements.

Key facts

  • Documentary titled 'Caffeina del Mondo' dedicated to Futurism.
  • Directed by Giordano Bruno Guerri and Massimo Spano.
  • Screening in Italian cinemas from September 15 to 17.
  • Shot at Vittoriale degli Italiani, Museo Pietro Canonica, Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna, MAXXI, Palazzo Brancaccio, Centrale Montemartini.
  • Features actors Flavio Albanese, Diego Bonelli, Antonio Cauli, Marco Celli, Jacopo D'Amore, Edoardo Della Bona, Stefano Di Cristo, Beatrice Maria Giovani, Vittorio Nastri, Ettore Luigi Spada.
  • Produced by Mariella Li Sacchi and Amedeo Letizia for Qualityfilm.
  • Co-produced with Luce Cinecittà – Inlusion Creative Hub.
  • Rai producer Fabio Mancini in collaboration with Rai Documentari.
  • Supported by the Italian Ministry of Culture.

Entities

Artists

  • Filippo Tommaso Marinetti
  • Carlo Carrà
  • Luigi Russolo
  • Umberto Boccioni
  • Gino Severini
  • Giacomo Balla
  • Adriana Bisi Fabbri
  • Giordano Bruno Guerri
  • Massimo Spano
  • Flavio Albanese
  • Diego Bonelli
  • Antonio Cauli
  • Marco Celli
  • Jacopo D'Amore
  • Edoardo Della Bona
  • Stefano Di Cristo
  • Beatrice Maria Giovani
  • Vittorio Nastri
  • Ettore Luigi Spada
  • Mariella Li Sacchi
  • Amedeo Letizia
  • Fabio Mancini
  • Roberta Pisa

Institutions

  • Vittoriale degli Italiani
  • Museo Pietro Canonica
  • Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna
  • MAXXI – Museo delle Arti del XXI Secolo
  • Palazzo Brancaccio
  • Centrale Montemartini
  • Qualityfilm
  • Luce Cinecittà
  • Inlusion Creative Hub
  • Rai Documentari
  • Ministero della Cultura
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Gardone
  • Italy
  • Rome

Sources