Zavattini Beyond Borders: Exhibition at Palazzo da Mosto in Reggio Emilia
The exhibition titled 'Zavattini oltre i confini' is currently on display at Palazzo da Mosto in Reggio Emilia, highlighting the global experiences of Cesare Zavattini (1902–1989) through materials sourced from the Archivio Cesare Zavattini at Biblioteca Panizzi. It features his typewriter and films donated by his sons, Arturo and Marco, in 1989. The exhibition explores his connections to France, Eastern Europe, and the US, showcasing photographs by Nino Frank, Grigorij Aleksandrov, and Duane Michael from MoMA. In Cuba, Zavattini sought to promote new cinema despite challenges from Fidel Castro. Gualtiero De Santi reflects on his relationship with Gabriel García Márquez, a co-founder of the International School of Film and TV. The event wraps up with 150 artworks and unpublished photos by Gianni Berengo Gardin.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Zavattini oltre i confini' at Palazzo da Mosto, Reggio Emilia.
- Documents from Archivio Cesare Zavattini at Biblioteca Panizzi.
- Opens with Zavattini's typewriter and films donated by sons Arturo and Marco in 1989.
- Section on France based on studies by Stefania Parigi, highlighting Nino Frank's role.
- Section on Eastern Europe based on Francesco Pitassio's research; Zavattini in USSR-Italy Association led by Grigorij Aleksandrov.
- Zavattini awarded Peace Prize in Helsinki in 1955 by World Peace Council.
- Photographs by Duane Michael at MoMA, New York.
- Zavattini's work in Cuba for new cinema, opposed by Fidel Castro.
- Section on Zavattini and Gabriel García Márquez by Gualtiero De Santi; they co-founded International School of Film and TV in San Antonio de los Baños.
- Márquez wrote script for 'Milagro en Roma' (1988) influenced by Zavattini; story 'La Santa' features Zavattini.
- Exhibition ends with 8×10 painting collection (150 works) and unpublished photos by Gianni Berengo Gardin.
- Gianni Berengo Gardin collaborated with Zavattini on 'Un paese vent’anni dopo' (1975), update of 'Un paese' (1955) by Paul Strand and Zavattini.
Entities
Artists
- Cesare Zavattini
- Arturo Zavattini
- Marco Zavattini
- Stefania Parigi
- Nino Frank
- Francesco Pitassio
- Grigorij Aleksandrov
- Duane Michael
- Fidel Castro
- Gabriel García Márquez
- Gualtiero De Santi
- Gianni Berengo Gardin
- Paul Strand
- Andrea Carnevali
Institutions
- Palazzo da Mosto
- Archivio Cesare Zavattini
- Biblioteca Panizzi
- Cahiers du cinéma
- Associazione URSS-Italia
- World Peace Council
- MoMA
- Centro di cinematografia
- Scuola Internazionale di Cinema e TV
- Artribune
Locations
- Reggio Emilia
- Italy
- Luzzara
- Rome
- France
- Helsinki
- Vienna
- United States
- New York
- Cuba
- San Antonio de los Baños
- Moscow
- Ancona
- Urbino