Sky Arte Documentary Explores Bernardo Bertolucci's Bond with Parma

On the second anniversary of his death, Sky Arte pays tribute to Italian filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci with the documentary "Bernardo Bertolucci ‒ Parma è stata il cinema," airing Thursday, November 26. The film delves into the complex relationship between the director and his hometown, Parma, exploring themes of departure, return, and cinematic masterpieces. Through archival interviews with Bertolucci and contributions from Clare Peploe Bertolucci, Vittorio Storaro, Francesco Barilli, and Michele Guerra, the documentary seeks to pinpoint the moment cinema ignited in him. Bertolucci noted that Parma is a city where "it is natural to think and dream of making cinema," influenced by his father Attilio, a poet and film critic for Gazzetta di Parma. Key works like "Prima della Rivoluzione" were set entirely in Parma, while the epic "Novecento" was filmed in the countryside dear to his father. The narrative blends memories and geographies, spanning from Emilia to the world, intertwining personal history and collective memory. Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.