Situated between tradition and modernity, dawn and night, pasta is made in Italian light. A handmade celluloid essay, conjuring up vistas of the Italian countryside. Time is invoked by window-framed intersections of near and far. Impressive cinematography with a nostalgic undertone and a traditional soundtrack.
Also in this combined programme
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Luz da manhã
On a summer’s day, a mother, daughter and granddaughter’s care-free day trip comes to an abrupt end. Beautiful and restrained. -
Before Passing
Fairytale about the day before Lunar Passing. A little girl visits the ‘lunatic’ living in the woods to try to make sense of her impending… -
La maison vide
A rich lady leaves her home for the weekend. When a labourer’s son comes to the empty house, their lives become intertwined. -
Het zwijgen van Helena
Subdued, oppressive student film about strong family ties during difficult times. A mother on holiday with her adult children, dies.
Film details
- Countries of production
- Italy, USA
- Year
- 2012
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2013
- Length
- 10'
- Medium/Format
- 35mm
