Film Finalist 2019 – Archivio RIFF

Una tradizione di Famiglia

riff — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 20:30:43 +0000

It’s Mauro’s first birthday since his wife left. The two daughters, Giulia and Clara, do not agree on how to celebrate: one wants to continue the tradition of mother, the other wants to do something new. In any case, this will be the opportunity to finally tell each other the truth and find all together the lost lightness.

The post Una tradizione di Famiglia appeared first on Archivio RIFF.

Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time

riff — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 21:00:54 +0000

“Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time” is an elegant feature length documentary about one of the 20th Century’s most important music composers, known and loved all over the world. Grusin has been described as “flawless” by his peers and he had five simultaneous careers: composer, pianist, arranger, performer and Record Company Executive. Industry icons called on Dave when they needed something extraordinary: Barbra Streisand, Steven Spielberg, Sydney Pollack, to name only a few! With never-before-seen photos and concert footage, the film traces Dave’s meteoric rise from Colorado cowboy to global music star.

The post Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time appeared first on Archivio RIFF.

Racconto Notturno

riff — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 20:00:47 +0000

Lorenzo is a good architect, proud of his extremely neat life. Even on an emotional level he has found the perfect balance: a young woman, Diana, who visits him once a week. Diana might want more, but he doesn’t want to notice. And one day…

The post Racconto Notturno appeared first on Archivio RIFF.

Butterflies in Berlin, Diary of a Soul split in two

riff — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 20:00:31 +0000

Alex moves to Berlin in 1933, during the Weimar Republic period. Looking for his place in the world and his sexual identity, he becomes the first out-of-surgery transsexual in History. That happens unfortunately during the National-Socialism rise, a social disruption that turned the capital of sexual freedom in the most repressed country of all times.

The post Butterflies in Berlin, Diary of a Soul split in two appeared first on Archivio RIFF.

The World according to Amazon

riff — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:20:26 +0000

“Everything, right now”. Amazon has built the largest supermarket in mankind’s history. Claiming to have reformed the concept of trade and labor, Jeff Bezos is now aiming for the Moon. Back on Earth, what is the price of this dazzling success? Let’s dive into the world according to Amazon.

The post The World according to Amazon appeared first on Archivio RIFF.

Peter Lindbergh, Women’s Stories

riff — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:20:10 +0000

A documentation of one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century. Sisters, friends, wives and collaborators carry the plot of the film, returning to the origins of his work and life to figure out what we will probably never be able to understand: Why, and how, does one become an artist? What is hidden behind images? Where does this creative force come from?

The post Peter Lindbergh, Women’s Stories appeared first on Archivio RIFF.

Bakosó: Afrobeats of Cuba

riff — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 22:20:55 +0000

“Bakosó” is a film that follows DJ Jigüe to his hometown of Santiago de Cuba to find inspiration from the new sounds. He finds Afrobeats has helped create a new genre called Bakosó, which itself is beautiful proof that the exchange between Cuba and Africa did not end with the Transatlantic slave trade. Through stunning visuals and a score created by the founders of the genre, the film shows the technology, culture and landscape that shape this African-Caribbean fusion.

The post Bakosó: Afrobeats of Cuba appeared first on Archivio RIFF.

Driving Lessons 1

riff — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 22:20:07 +0000

According to the laws of Iran, Bahareh must have her traditional, chauvinistic husband accompany her to driving lessons so she and her instructor will not be alone.

The post Driving Lessons 1 appeared first on Archivio RIFF.

Le mani sulle macerie

riff — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 22:00:47 +0000

A father and a son struggle every day to preserve their herdsman activity after a violent earthquake took their town away, as well as their affections and any hope for a normal life. A ruthless businessman, ready to do anything in order to overcome their resistance, wants to force them to leave their land forever, perfect to make an illegal dump on which nothing will ever grow.

The post Le mani sulle macerie appeared first on Archivio RIFF.

Cellmate

riff — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 22:00:32 +0000

Iran, 2019, 4K, Color - Short film Continue reading →

The post Cellmate appeared first on Archivio RIFF.