Giovanni Totaro's 'Happy Winter' Debuts on Sky Arte
Giovanni Totaro's debut film 'Happy Winter' premieres on Sky Arte HD on Friday, June 15. The film was part of the official selection out of competition at the 74th Venice International Film Festival and was produced under the title 'I Wonder Stories' in collaboration with Biografilm Festival. Set on Mondello beach in Palermo, the film explores the theme of economic crisis from the perspective of beachgoers who use the Sicilian beach as a refuge from life's difficulties, evoking memories of a compromised social status. It follows a family that goes into debt to appear wealthy on vacation, three women hoping to become summer stars, and a bartender aiming to earn enough to survive the winter. All await the night of Ferragosto to live as protagonists, pretending the crisis does not exist—at least until September. Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.
Key facts
- Happy Winter is Giovanni Totaro's debut film.
- The film was in the official selection out of competition at the 74th Venice International Film Festival.
- It was produced under the title 'I Wonder Stories' in collaboration with Biografilm Festival.
- The film airs on Sky Arte HD on Friday, June 15.
- The story is set on Mondello beach in Palermo, Sicily.
- The film addresses the economic crisis through characters hiding from difficulties on the beach.
- Characters include a family in debt, three women aspiring to be stars, and a bartender.
- The climax occurs on the night of Ferragosto.
Entities
Artists
- Giovanni Totaro
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
- Biografilm Festival
- Venice International Film Festival
Locations
- Mondello
- Palermo
- Italy
- Venice