Sky Arte airs documentary on Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo
On September 25, 2025, Sky Arte will launch a documentary about Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo, helmed by Francesco Fei. This premiere coincides with the upcoming exhibition "Pellizza da Volpedo. I capolavori," set to take place at GAM – Galleria d'Arte Moderna di Milano from September 26, 2025, to January 25, 2026. The film, narrated by actor Fabrizio Bentivoglio as the painter’s “narrative conscience,” delves into the life of the Piedmontese artist, the landscapes that shaped his vision, and his body of work, notably "Il Quarto Stato." Notable contributors include art historian Aurora Scotti and members from the Associazione Pellizza da Volpedo. Pellizza passed away in 1907 at the age of 39.
Key facts
- Documentary premieres on Sky Arte on September 25, 2025.
- Directed by Francesco Fei, who also directed a 2016 documentary on Segantini.
- Narrated by actor Fabrizio Bentivoglio.
- Explores the places where Pellizza lived and their role in his artistic vision.
- Exhibition 'Pellizza da Volpedo. I capolavori' runs from September 26, 2025 to January 25, 2026 at GAM Milano.
- Pellizza da Volpedo is best known for his painting 'Il Quarto Stato'.
- Contributors include Aurora Scotti, Associazione Pellizza da Volpedo, and others.
- Pellizza died in 1907 at age 39.
Entities
Artists
- Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo
- Francesco Fei
- Fabrizio Bentivoglio
- Aurora Scotti
- Virginia Bertone
- Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev
- Carlo del Conte
- Claudio Giorgione
- Pierluigi Pernigotti
- Jacopo Veneziani
- Paola Zatti
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- GAM – Galleria d'Arte Moderna di Milano
- Associazione Pellizza da Volpedo
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Piedmont