Noir in Festival 2019: 29th Edition Program in Como and Milan
The 29th edition of Noir in Festival runs until December 12 in Como and Milan, directed by Giorgio Gosetti, Marina Fabbri, and Gianni Canova (IULM delegate). The festival's poster, by Lorenzo De Felici (colorist for Sergio Bonelli Editore and Walt Disney America), commemorates Batman's 80th anniversary, ahead of Matt Reeves' new film starring Robert Pattinson. In collaboration with the Archivio storico dell'Istituto Luce, 'Pillole a mano armata'—one-minute clips on robberies—precede competition films highlighting South American cinema's new wave and Swedish noir. Notable films include 'Araña' by Andrés Wood, 'Bacurau' by Kleber Mendonça Filho and Juliano Dornelles (joint jury prize at Cannes 2019), '4X4' by Mariano Cohn, and 'Dear Agnes' by Daniel Alfredson (final film of Håkan Nesser's Intrigo trilogy). Special events feature the premiere of crime series 'Stockholm Requiem' based on Kristina Ohlsson's trilogy. The Premio Caligari, conceived by Gianni Canova, includes '5 è il numero perfetto' by Igort and 'La Paranza dei Bambini' by Claudio Giovannesi (Silver Bear for best screenplay at Berlinale 2019). Out of competition, Marco Bellocchio's 'Il Traditore' receives an honorary degree from IULM University. On December 8 at Feltrinelli Piazza Duomo, Jonathan Lethem (author of 'Motherless Brooklyn,' adapted by Edward Norton) receives the Raymond Chandler Award and discusses his novel 'Il Detective Selvaggio' with Giancarlo De Cataldo.
Key facts
- Noir in Festival 2019 is the 29th edition.
- The festival takes place in Como and Milan until December 12.
- Directors: Giorgio Gosetti, Marina Fabbri, and Gianni Canova (IULM delegate).
- Poster artist: Lorenzo De Felici, colorist for Sergio Bonelli Editore and Walt Disney America.
- Poster commemorates Batman's 80th anniversary.
- Matt Reeves directs new Batman film starring Robert Pattinson.
- Collaboration with Archivio storico dell'Istituto Luce for 'Pillole a mano armata' clips.
- Competition films highlight South American new wave and Swedish noir.
- Key films: 'Araña' (Andrés Wood), 'Bacurau' (Kleber Mendonça Filho, Juliano Dornelles), '4X4' (Mariano Cohn), 'Dear Agnes' (Daniel Alfredson).
- 'Bacurau' won joint jury prize at 2019 Cannes with 'Les Misérables' (Ladj Ly).
- 'Dear Agnes' is final film of Håkan Nesser's Intrigo trilogy.
- Special event: premiere of 'Stockholm Requiem' series based on Kristina Ohlsson's trilogy.
- Premio Caligari films: '5 è il numero perfetto' (Igort), 'La Paranza dei Bambini' (Claudio Giovanesi, Silver Bear at Berlinale 2019).
- Out of competition: Marco Bellocchio's 'Il Traditore' receives honorary degree from IULM.
- December 8: Jonathan Lethem receives Raymond Chandler Award at Feltrinelli Piazza Duomo.
- Lethem discusses his novel 'Il Detective Selvaggio' with Giancarlo De Cataldo.
- Lethem's 'Motherless Brooklyn' adapted by Edward Norton, opened 14th Rome Film Fest.
Entities
Artists
- Giorgio Gosetti
- Marina Fabbri
- Gianni Canova
- Lorenzo De Felici
- Matt Reeves
- Robert Pattinson
- Andrés Wood
- Kleber Mendonça Filho
- Juliano Dornelles
- Mariano Cohn
- Daniel Alfredson
- Håkan Nesser
- Kristina Ohlsson
- Igort
- Claudio Giovannesi
- Marco Bellocchio
- Jonathan Lethem
- Edward Norton
- Giancarlo De Cataldo
- Ladj Ly
- Carlotta Petracci
Institutions
- Noir in Festival
- IULM University
- Sergio Bonelli Editore
- Walt Disney America
- Archivio storico dell'Istituto Luce
- Festival di Cannes
- Berlinale
- Feltrinelli Piazza Duomo
- Festa del Cinema di Roma
- Artribune
Locations
- Como
- Italy
- Milan
- South America
- Sweden
- France
- United States