Maurizio Cattelan documentary 'Be Right Back' hits Italian cinemas
The feature-length documentary 'Maurizio Cattelan: Be Right Back,' directed by Maura Axelrod, will screen in Italian cinemas on May 30 and 31, 2025, distributed by Nexo Digital in collaboration with Feltrinelli Real Cinema. The film, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, explores the controversial Italian artist born in Padua in 1960, featuring interviews with curators, collectors, art world figures, and ex-girlfriends. Cattelan is known for his provocative work that blurs genius and luck, often compared to Andy Warhol for his blend of lightness and tragedy.
Key facts
- Film: 'Maurizio Cattelan: Be Right Back'
- Director: Maura Axelrod
- Premiered at Tribeca Film Festival
- Italian release: May 30-31, 2025
- Distributor: Nexo Digital
- Collaborator: Feltrinelli Real Cinema
- Subject: Maurizio Cattelan, born 1960 in Padua
- Includes interviews with curators, collectors, ex-girlfriends
Entities
Artists
- Maurizio Cattelan
- Andy Warhol
- Maura Axelrod
Institutions
- Nexo Digital
- Feltrinelli Real Cinema
- Tribeca Film Festival
Locations
- Padua
- Italy