Screening of Sicilian Letters (2024) - Italian Film Focus

Join us for an exclusive screening of Sicilian Letters (Iddu), the acclaimed 2024 Italian-French drama directed by Antonio Piazza and Fabio Grassadonia. Set in early 2000s Sicily, the film delves into themes of redemption, deception, and the intricate dynamics of mafia ties. Sicilian Letters has garnered international recognition, including the Lizzani Award, Francesco Pasinetti Award, and Rotella Award at the 81st Venice International Film Festival.

In early 2000s Sicily, Catello, a career politician recently released from Pr*son for mafia affiliations, is stripped of power and respect. When Italian intelligence approaches him to help capture Matteo, his godson and the last prominent fugitive mafia boss, Catello seizes the opportunity to reclaim his status. Employing his cunning, he initiates a deceptive letter exchange with Matteo, aiming to exploit the fugitive's vulnerabilities. However, this dangerous game of manipulation carries unforeseen consequences.

CAST:

• Toni Servillo as Catello
• Elio Germano as Matteo
• Daniela Marra as Rita Mancuso
• Barbora Bobulova as Lucia Russo
• Fausto Russo Alesi as Emilio Schiavon
• Giuseppe Tantillo as Pino Tumino
• Antonia Truppo as Stefania
• Tommaso Ragno as Papacena
• Betti Pedrazzi as Elvira
• Filippo Luna as Giovannino
• Roberto De Francesco as Senatore
• Rosario Palazzolo as Don Gaetano
• Vincenzo Ferrera as Assessore
• Gianluca Zaccaria as Appuntato Battaglia
• Chiara Bassermann
• Maurizio Marchetti as Maresciallo Di Graziano
• Lucio Patané as Sindaco Manciaracina

Accolades:

• Lizzani Award at the 81st Venice International Film Festival
• Francesco Pasinetti Award at the 81st Venice International Film Festival
• Rotella Award at the 81st Venice International Film Festival

The association of film authors Controluce, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of Italy MIC, The Embassy of Italy in Johannesburg and the Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria presents the 24th edition of THE ITALIAN FILM FOCUS SOUTH AFRICA 2024.

Host or Publisher Italian Cultural Institute Pretoria