Nexo Studios CEO on Bringing Art to Cinema Screens
Francesco di Sarro, the CEO of Nexo Studios, elaborates on 'La Grande Arte al Cinema', a theatrical series that presents art documentaries and has captivated hundreds of thousands of viewers across more than 60 nations. Following the pandemic, there has been a notable rise in interest from younger audiences and families, who seek immersive cultural experiences. Noteworthy films in the lineup include 'Loving Vincent', 'Klimt & Schiele: Eros and Psyche', and 'Hitler vs Picasso'. The selection criteria prioritize historical significance and audience interest, with input from various specialists. The 2025 season will kick off with 'Pellizza pittore da Volpedo', directed by Francesco Fei and starring Fabrizio Bentivoglio. Future releases will feature 'Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers', 'The Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874', and 'Andy Warhol: American Dream'. Di Sarro emphasizes the importance of event-driven releases.
Key facts
- Nexo Studios' 'La Grande Arte al Cinema' has become an international case history.
- The series has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors across over 60 countries.
- Post-pandemic, the project saw increased participation from young people and families.
- Successful titles include 'Loving Vincent', 'Klimt & Schiele: Eros and Psyche', 'Hitler vs Picasso', 'Maledetto Modigliani', and 'Monet's Water Lilies'.
- The 2025 season opens with 'Pellizza pittore da Volpedo' directed by Francesco Fei, featuring Fabrizio Bentivoglio.
- The film explores Giuseppe Pellizza's career, including 'Fiumana' now at Palazzo Citterio for Grande Brera in Milan.
- Upcoming titles include 'Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers' (National Gallery, London), 'The Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874' (Musée d'Orsay), and 'Andy Warhol: American Dream'.
- Event-based releases are considered crucial for creating unique, shared cinematic experiences.
Entities
Artists
- Francesco di Sarro
- Francesco Fei
- Fabrizio Bentivoglio
- Giuseppe Pellizza
- Vincent van Gogh
- Gustav Klimt
- Egon Schiele
- Pablo Picasso
- Amedeo Modigliani
- Claude Monet
- Andy Warhol
- Leonardo da Vinci
Institutions
- Nexo Studios
- Apnea Film
- METS Percorsi d’Arte
- Festa del Cinema di Roma
- Palazzo Citterio
- Grande Brera
- GAM (Galleria d'Arte Moderna Milano)
- National Gallery (London)
- Musée d'Orsay
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- London
- United Kingdom
- Paris
- France
- Rome
- Volpedo