Lino Guanciale directs Gabriel Calderón's apocalyptic comedy in Modena
Lino Guanciale, known for his acting skills, is stepping into directing for the second time with a play titled "La mia infinita fine del mondo," written by Gabriel Calderón. This production was commissioned by ERT Emilia Romagna Teatri and directed by Claudio Longhi in early August 2020. Inspired by Francis Fukuyama's "The End of History and the Last Man," it premiered in October at Teatro Storchi in Modena. Calderón blends melodrama, sci-fi, and humor to explore apocalyptic themes. The story shifts from global events to a family drama about a dying grandmother and her three grandchildren, revealing family secrets. Dreamlike scenes with dinosaurs symbolize humanity's struggles, while Guanciale uses video projections to create a whimsical, allegorical vibe. The cast includes young talents like Michele Lisi and Giulia Trivero.
Key facts
- Lino Guanciale directs Gabriel Calderón's play 'La mia infinita fine del mondo'
- Commissioned by ERT Emilia Romagna Teatri in early August 2020
- Artistic director Claudio Longhi commissioned the play
- Premiered in October 2020 at Teatro Storchi in Modena
- Play inspired by Francis Fukuyama's 'The End of History and the Last Man'
- Calderón is an Uruguayan playwright known for blending melodrama, sci-fi, and humor
- Plot involves a grandmother on the verge of death and her three grandchildren
- Features dreamlike interludes with dinosaurs, Noah's Ark, a unicorn, and more
- Cast includes Michele Lisi, Paolo Minnielli, Maria Vittoria Scarlattei, Cristiana Tramparulo, Jacopo Trebbi, Giulia Trivero
- Guanciale's second directorial work
Entities
Artists
- Lino Guanciale
- Gabriel Calderón
- Claudio Longhi
- Francis Fukuyama
- Michele Lisi
- Paolo Minnielli
- Maria Vittoria Scarlattei
- Cristiana Tramparulo
- Jacopo Trebbi
- Giulia Trivero
- Giuseppe Distefano
Institutions
- ERT Emilia Romagna Teatri
- Teatro Storchi
- Artribune
Locations
- Modena
- Italy