Gianfranco Cabiddu on Creuza de Mà Festival and Morricone Tribute

The 14th edition of Creuza de Mà – Musica per Cinema took place from August 26 to 30 in Carloforte, Sardinia, directed by filmmaker Gianfranco Cabiddu. The festival, dedicated to the late Ennio Morricone, focused on the role of sound in cinema, featuring concerts, dialogues, and a tribute to Morricone. Cabiddu, a teacher at Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, hosted second-year film students to foster interdisciplinary dialogue. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, audience capacity was limited. A highlight was the sunset concert by the sea, where musicians performed without amplification, blending with natural sounds. A classical string trio played Morricone's music, joined by a Sardinian organetto. Cabiddu discussed his background in ethnomusicology and sound engineering, working with directors like Mario Monicelli and composers Franco Piersanti and Nicola Piovani. He emphasized the collaborative relationship between director and composer, prioritizing the film's needs. The festival also screened a sequence from Giuseppe Tornatore's documentary on Morricone, set for release in 2021.