From Venice to Moscow
City:
Moscow
Cinemas:
Illuzion Cinema
Dates:
3–7 March 2015
Partners:
71 Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica
Italian Cultural Institute in Moscow
CoolConnections
Illuzion Cinema
supported by The Embassy of Italy in Russia
Марко Спаньоли
/ Marco Spagnoli
Director
Journalist and Movie Critic for different media & outlets. Marco graduated in philosophy in 1995 (History of Social and Political Institutions).
Editor of 'Il Giornale dello Spettacolo' the oldest and most respected Trade magazine in Italy about Showbiz.
Senior contributing writer for Primissima, Vivilcinema and Globalist Network.
Golden Graal Award - Artistic Director, Gala del Cinema e della Fiction in Campania, Artistic Director.
Director of International Programming at RomaFictionFest 2014.Member of Board of Experts RomaFictionFest 2008 - 2013.
Deputy Director of Bari International Festival 2010 - 2014.
Formerly Deputy Director - Taormina Film Festival. Consultant Terre di Siena Film Festival and Deputy Director RomaFictionFest2007. Consultant
Rome, Casa del Cinema - Dvd Section
He published several books regarding entertainment. His last book, together with German journalist Rudiger Sturm is 'Oliver Stone - Life's is a game made of Inches - Interviews 1999 - 2008'. In 2006 he published 'Oh Lucky Malcolm', Malcolm McDowell's the first international biography. Other Books: Woody Allen - Match Points (interviews 1998 - 2005), Tim Burton (interviews 1997 - 2005). Mel Brooks - It's good to be the king, Publication for MoMa - New York - 100 names for Medusa, Big Night - 75 years of Academy Awards, Alberto Sordi - Storia di un italiano, Marylin Monroe - Come una candela nel vento.He directed and produced also the extras for several Italian version of international Dvds: Woody Allen's "Match Point", Mel Brooks' "Frankenstein Jr. Italian Fans Edition", Gregg Araki's "Mysterious Skin", Tsui Hark's "Seven Words", John Boorman's "In My Country", Bille August 'Goodbye Bafana'.
He conceived of and directed the montage film Hollywood on Tiber, which had its world premiere in the Controcampo Italiano section of the 66th Venice International Film Festival: it was produced by Cinecittà Luce together with Studio Universal and was nominated for the 2010 David di Donatello in the "Best Documentary" category and for the Nastro d'Argento in the "Best Documentary on the cinema" category.
Spagnoli directed in 2011 Hollywood Invasion entirely made of NBCUniversal footage on American productions in Europe from mid Fifties to mid Seventies. The documentary had its world premiere at 68 Venice Film Festival as Special Event in Controcampo Italiano section and it has been nominated at Focal International Awards 2012 in the category Best use of footage in a Arts Production.
Giovanna Cau - Diversamente Giovane, a documentary on the life of Giovanna Cau, the legendary lawyer and agent of Marcello Mastroianni, Federico Fellini and many other leading figures of Italian cinema in the golden age, whom Spagnoli also produced had its world premiere at Rome Film Festival 2011 as Special Event in the section called Extra. Giovanna Cau, because of this film, was honored by Italian Golden Globe and Silver Ribbon Award, while Spagnoli won a Special Prize assigned by Italian Journalist Association.
Schedule:
4 March, Wednesday