Gianfranco Rosi's Notturno Available on DVD After Oscar Campaign
The documentary 'Notturno', directed by Gianfranco Rosi, made its debut at the 77th Venice Film Festival and is now released on DVD by Eagle Pictures. Italy has chosen it for the Oscars' Best International Feature Film category, and it is also in the running for Best Documentary. Competing for Best International Independent Film, 'Notturno' faces off against titles such as 'Babyteeth', 'Les Misérables', 'Never Rarely Sometimes Always', and 'Nomadland'. The shortlist for the International Feature Film category will be revealed on February 9. Spanning three years in Iraq, Kurdistan, Syria, and Lebanon, the film highlights the impact of conflict on individuals. The DVD features an interview with Rosi and is produced by 21Uno Film – Stemal Entertainment in collaboration with Rai Cinema, distributed by 01Distribution in Italy.
Key facts
- Notturno is available on DVD from Eagle Pictures.
- The film was Italy's entry for the Best International Feature Film at the Oscars.
- It also competes for Best Documentary and Best International Independent Film.
- The shortlist for International Feature Film is announced February 9.
- The film is a documentary shot over three years in Iraq, Kurdistan, Syria, and Lebanon.
- Rosi says the film starts where news reports end.
- The DVD includes an interview with Rosi by Adrian Wotton.
- The film is sold worldwide by The Match Factory to many countries.
Entities
Artists
- Gianfranco Rosi
- Adrian Wotton
- Mohammad Rasoulof
- Nadav Lapid
- Adina Pintilie
- Ildikó Enyedi
- Jasmila Žbanić
Institutions
- Eagle Pictures
- The Match Factory
- 21Uno Film
- Stemal Entertainment
- Rai Cinema
- Istituto Luce – Cinecittà
- Les Films D’Ici
- Arte France Cinéma
- No Nation Films
- Mizzi Stock Entertainment
- Eurimages
- 01Distribution
- Berlinale
- Venice Film Festival
- Oscars
Locations
- Italy
- Iraq
- Kurdistan
- Syria
- Lebanon
- Austria
- Belgium
- Netherlands
- Luxembourg
- Slovenia
- Croatia
- Serbia
- Portugal
- Poland
- Switzerland
- India
- Japan
- Taiwan
- United Kingdom
- Turkey
- Latin America
- North America
- Toronto
- New York
- Chicago
- San Paolo
- Busan
- Tokyo
- Amsterdam