Italy Takes Center Stage at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival
The 74th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in 2024 features a notable representation from Italy. Among the films in competition are "Another End," directed by Piero Messina and starring Gael García Bernal, and Margherita Vicario's "Gloria!" Both films are set to premiere in Italy on March 21 and April 11, respectively. "Another End" tells the story of a man attempting to bring back the consciousness of his late wife, while "Gloria!" takes place in a Venetian institution during the late 18th century. The festival will also showcase the D'Innocenzo brothers' series "Dostoevskij," featuring Filippo Timi. Matteo Rovere's "Supersex" is set to launch on Netflix on March 6, and Costanza Quatriglio's documentary "Il cassetto segreto" will be released by Luce Cinecittà. Carlo Sironi's film "Quell'estate con Irène" depicts the journey of two girls escaping from a hospital. Italy's contributions will also be highlighted at the European Film Market.
Key facts
- 74th Berlinale in 2024 features strong Italian participation.
- Two Italian films in main competition: 'Another End' and 'Gloria!'.
- 'Another End' is directed by Piero Messina and stars Gael García Bernal, Renate Reinsve, Bérénice Bejo, Olivia Williams.
- 'Another End' releases in Italian theaters on March 21 via 01 Distribution.
- 'Gloria!' is the directorial debut of singer-songwriter Margherita Vicario.
- 'Gloria!' is set in late-18th-century Venice and releases on April 11 via 01 Distribution.
- Series 'Dostoevskij' by D'Innocenzo brothers, a Sky Original noir starring Filippo Timi, debuts at Berlinale.
- Series 'Supersex' about Rocco Siffredi, starring Alessandro Borghi, premieres on Netflix on March 6.
- Documentary 'Il cassetto segreto' by Costanza Quatriglio presented in Forum section.
- Carlo Sironi's 'Quell'estate con Irène' follows two teenage girls in 1997.
- Italy also featured at European Film Market in Berlin.
Entities
Artists
- Piero Messina
- Margherita Vicario
- Gael García Bernal
- Renate Reinsve
- Bérénice Bejo
- Olivia Williams
- Filippo Timi
- Gabriel Montesi
- Carlotta Gamba
- Federico Vanni
- D'Innocenzo brothers
- Matteo Rovere
- Francesco Carrozzini
- Francesca Mazzoleni
- Alessandro Borghi
- Jasmine Trinca
- Adriano Giannini
- Saul Nanni
- Enrico Borello
- Vincenzo Nemolato
- Gaia Messerklinger
- Jade Pedri
- Linda Caridi
- Francesca Manieri
- Costanza Quatriglio
- Giuseppe Quatriglio
- Carlo Sironi
- Rocco Siffredi
- Rocco Tano
Institutions
- Berlinale
- Berlin International Film Festival
- European Film Market
- Sky Original
- Netflix
- 01 Distribution
- Indyca
- Luce Cinecittà
- Rai Cinema
- Artribune
- Giornale di Sicilia
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Italy
- Rome
- Venice
- Sicily
- Palermo
- Ortona
- Europa
- World