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Ciao Bambino, Edgardo Pistone’s Debut Film, in Theaters from January 23!

20 December 2024

Ciao bambino, Edgardo Pistone‘s debut film, is finally hitting the big screens starting January 23!

Set in a vibrant and contradictory contemporary Naples, the film follows the story of Attilio, a young man faced with a difficult choice: follow his heart or take on the debts left by his father. An auteur neo-noir that deeply and authentically explores the moral dilemmas and responsibilities that mark the transition into adulthood.

Winner of the Best Debut Film Award at the 19th Rome Film Festival and the Special Jury Prize for Best Director at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Ciao bambino has garnered critical acclaim for its compelling narrative and exceptional direction.

Produced by Bronx Film, Anemone Film, Mosaicon Film, and Minerva Pictures, the film showcases the collaborative effort of some of the industry’s finest production houses.

Mark your calendars: January 23, Ciao bambino will be available in theaters through FilmClub Distribuzione and Minerva Pictures!

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“Ciao Bambino” Triumphs at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival After Success at the 19th Rome Film Fest

25 November 2024

After earning the Best First Film Award at the 19th Rome Film Fest, Ciao Bambino, the debut feature by Edgardo Pistone, also won the prestigious Special Jury Prize in the First Feature Competition section at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.

Set in Naples’ Rione Traiano district, the film tells the story of Attilio, a young man torn between love and loyalty to his father, recently released from prison and hounded by loan sharks. Presented in stark black-and-white, the film offers an intimate, realistic look at family complexities and the burden of paternal legacies, framed within a context of crime and despair.

The work has been praised for its bold narrative and visually striking approach, steering clear of sentimentality and stereotypes. This debut feature confirms Pistone’s artistic maturity. The cast includes Marco Adamo, Anastasia Kaletchuk, Pasquale Esposito, and Salvatore Pelliccia.

Produced by Bronx Film, Anemone Film, Mosaicon Film, and Minerva Pictures, with support from Italy’s Ministry of Culture and the Campania Region Film Commission, the film will soon hit theaters, distributed by FilmClub Distribution and Minerva Pictures.

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Minerva Pictures at Rome Film Festival: “Reading Lolita in Teheran” and “Ciao Bambino ” win critics and audiences!

7 November 2024

We are delighted to close the 19th Rome Film Festival with three prestigious awards for two films in which we strongly believed, showcasing our ongoing commitment to high-quality independent cinema and storytelling that leaves a lasting impression.

Leggere Lolita a Teheran directed by Eran Riklis and based on the bestselling novel by Azar Nafisi, received both the FS Audience Award for Best Film and the Jury’s Special Award for Best Cast. Director Eran Riklis and the cast accepted the awards, presented by the Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri and actress Laetitia Casta.

Set in post-revolutionary Iran under Khomeini, the film tells the story of a university professor who defies the regime’s strict restrictions by organizing a clandestine literary circle. Through the reading of banned Western works like “Lolita,” a group of young women, led by a remarkable ensemble cast including Golshifteh Farahani, Zar Amir-Ebrahimi, and Mina Kavani, rediscover the power of words and free expression as they strive for emancipation in a repressive society.

A co-production by Minerva Pictures, Rosamont, Eran Riklis Production, and Topia Communications, in collaboration with Rai Cinema, United King Films, and Westend Film. In theaters from November 21 with FilmClub Distribuzione and Minerva Pictures.

Ciao Bambino the debut film by Edgardo Pistone, won the Award for Best Debut Film. Director Edgardo Pistone accepted the award from director and screenwriter Francesca Comencini.

The film provides an authentic glimpse into contemporary Naples, following Attilio, a young man torn between following his heart and facing the debts left by his father.

Produced by Minerva Pictures, Bronx Film, Anemone Film, and Mosaicon Film, Ciao Bambino will soon be released in theaters by FilmClub Distribuzione and Minerva Pictures.

A heartfelt thank you to all our partners, directors, cast, and crew who made these works possible. Look for them in theaters – they’re not to be missed!

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Minerva Pictures at the 19th Rome Film Festival!

20 September 2024

Minerva Pictures is proud to participate in the 19th Rome Film Fest (October 16–27, 2024) with a lineup that blends new stories and restorations of great classics of Italian cinema.

Among the new titles presented is Miss Fallaci, the highly anticipated series directed by Luca Ribuoli, Giacomo Martelli, and Alessandra Gonnella. The series focuses on an untold chapter of Oriana Fallaci’s life, with a stunning Miriam Leone in the lead role. Set between the 1950s and 60s, the series follows the young Fallaci, torn between Italy’s Dolce Vita and Hollywood’s star system, as she establishes herself as a journalist. Inspired by her books I sette peccati di Hollywood and Penelope alla guerra, this is a production of Paramount Television International Studios and Minerva Pictures in association with Redstring.

In the Progressive Cinema section, Reading Lolita in Tehran by Eran Riklis debuts. Based on the international bestseller by Azar Nafisi, the film tells an intense, authentic story about the power of culture as a tool for personal emancipation, particularly for women, under Iran’s regime. Through the teaching of Western literature, the protagonist creates a space for intellectual resistance against the rising influence of radical Islamic catechism. With a stellar ensemble cast, including Golshifteh Farahani, Zar Amir-Ebrahimi, and Mina Kavani, this co-production of Minerva Pictures, Rosamont, Eran Riklis Production, and Topia Communications will soon hit theaters with FilmClub Distribuzione and Minerva Pictures.

Ciao Bambino, the directorial debut of Edgardo Pistone, tells the story of Attilio, a young Neapolitan caught between his budding love for a young prostitute and the duty to settle his father’s debt after he is released from prison. The film, produced by Minerva Pictures, Bronx Film, Anemone Film, and Mosaicon Film, was created with support from Italy’s Ministry of Culture and the Campania Region Film Commission. Presented in the Freestyle section, it will soon be released by FilmClub Distribuzione and Minerva Pictures.

But it’s not just new films! Minerva is thrilled to present a 4K restoration of Lina Wertmüller’s The Seduction of Mimi (1972), starring Giancarlo Giannini and Mariangela Melato. A cornerstone of Italian comedy, this grotesque and provocative classic was nominated for the Palme d’Or at Cannes and won accolades at the David di Donatello, Nastri d’Argento, and Golden Globe Awards. The restoration was curated by the National Museum of Cinema in collaboration with Minerva Pictures, using negatives from Cinecittà Studios and the Turin Film Archive.

Finally, as we remember Alain Delon, we are excited to present a 4K restoration of Borsalino (1970), directed by Jacques Deray. A cult film in French polar cinema, it brings together two unforgettable icons: Alain Delon and Jean-Paul Belmondo. Set in 1930s Marseille, the film follows two gangsters caught up in power struggles and crime. This restoration was produced by Paramount Pictures.

Join us in Rome for an unforgettable cinematic experience, and we can’t wait to share these stories with you!

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