Cineteatro San Filippo Neri
San Benedetto del Tronto
Proiezioni del 25 ottobre
WHAT-IF-I
Regia / Lavinia Tommasoli, Pietro Traversa
Genere / Drama, Sci-Fi
Durata / 20′ 00”
Nazionalità / ITALY
Anno / 2024
ENG: What-if-I: an app that lets you see what your life would be like today if you made a different choice yesterday. An amusement for some, an app of regret for many. Miriam is engaged to Leo, the inventor of the app. They have a mutual friend, Norman. Miriam and Norman start using What-if-I and soon the real present starts to get confused with the alternative one…
ITA: What-if-I: un’app che consente di vedere come sarebbe la propria vita oggi se si fosse presa una scelta differente ieri. Un divertimento per qualcuno, un’app del rimpianto per molti. Miriam è fidanzata con Leo, l’inventore dell’app. Hanno un amico in comune, Norman. Miriam e Norman iniziano a usare What-if-I e in breve il presentereale inizia a confondersi con quello alternativo…
Il Binario Morto
The Dead Track
Regia / Antonio Maciocco
Genere / Drama
Durata / 23′ 55”
Nazionalità / ITALY
Anno / 2023
Tommaso dopo aver perso il lavoro rientra in Sardegna. Disperato decide di farla finita sdraiandosi sulle rotaie della ferrovia. Si tratta però di un binario morto, l’ennesima linea soppressa. Il ragazzo solo e sconsolato incontra Franco, un personaggio singolare che abita in una stazione abbandonata. L’uomo ha un unico obiettivo, rimettere in sesto l’antico vigneto di famiglia, per tornare indietro nel tempo e riassaporare il vino di quando era bambino, un vino prodotto fin dall’epoca nuragica.
l racconto di Ester
Esther’s Tale
Regia / Simone Barletta
Genere / Drama
Durata / 10′ 56”
Nazionalità / ITALY
Anno / 2024
David Messina is a gruff and solitary writer who has survived the horrors of the Holocaust. Now elderly, he is facing the latest challenge of his life. In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, David fears that his memory and history are destined to disappear. Despite his memories fading and his writing abilities being put to the test, David is determined to complete his final tale. With the help of a mysterious young girl, Ester, and his daughter Sara, with whom he has always had a cold and distant relationship, David embarks on an emotional journey that leads him to delve into the depths of his fears and emotions to finish the story that means so much to him.
As he releases all the anger and bitterness accumulated over years of solitude, David finally realizes the true importance of human relationships and the love that surrounds him the only tools to pass on his own story as a legacy.
A cena con Delivery
At Dinner with Delivery
Regia / Daniele Catini
Genere / Drama
Durata / 09′ 00”
Nazionalità / ITALY
Anno / 2024
Nunzia is about to celebrate her 80th birthday. The elderly lady Try to involve relatives and friends to celebrate with friends. All the guests with apologies give up to attend his party. Nunzia taken by loneliness and not wanting to be alone on the day of her party, decides, with a stratagem, to order take-away food and, after a fake fainting, keep the delivery service boy. The apparently ironic evening masks Nunzia’s profound solitude. Michele, the boy involved – understanding the lady’s stratagem – invites her to dance a waltz up to embrace her. Nunzia lets herself be carried away by emotions to the point of crying. The following day the woman, satisfied with the previous evening, calls the delivery service again, so as not to be alone.
Gocce
Regia / Michele Schiano
Genere / Drama
Durata / 04′ 22”
Nazionalità / ITALY
Anno / 2024
Young Marco confronts the indifference of a world obsessed with cell phones. Determined to be heard, he finds a phone and shares his truth in a live online broadcast. He reveals his disappointment and a hidden painful truth, finally gaining the attention he craved and demonstrating the power of words even in the jungle of social media.
The Hermit
Regia / Roney G
Genere / Fantasy, Drama, AI, Epic, Experimental
Durata / 03′ 10”
Nazionalità / India – United Arab Emirates
Anno / 2024
“The Hermit” is a captivating short film directed by Roney G, crafted with Generative AI. Follow the journey of a young boy named Ron as he ventures through time, discovering profound lessons about life and self-discovery. Enhanced by an original musical backdrop, including the evocative song “Drowning,” composed by Kavindu “UAwulf” Hewage, this film promises a poignant and unforgettable viewing experience. AI played a pivotal role in the creation of “The Hermit” short film. Each scene’s imagery and animation were generated using various text-to-image and image-to-video platforms. Dialogues were crafted with assistance from ChatGPT and the AI text-to-speech platform Eleven Labs.
If Only
Regia / Hossein Valian, Zahra Avarandeh
Genere / Drama
Durata / 01′ 55”
Nazionalità / USA
Anno / 2024
In a humble neighborhood, a little girl dreams aloud, sharing her heartfelt aspirations and yearnings for a brighter future.
Prova d’Amore
Regia / Denis Nazzari
Genere / Drama
Durata / 9′ 59”
Nazionalità / ITALY
Anno / 2024
PROVA D’AMORE è un cortometraggio che racconta la storia di Gigi, un uomo di età matura, che un giorno decide di vivere la quotidianità della sua compagna affetta da disabilità motoria e costretta sulla sedia a rotelle. Di buonora, mentre la partner ancora dorme, Gigi decide di provare sulla carrozzina quello che per la sua lei sono gesti di quotidianità: preparare la colazione, annaffiare le piante. Per viverlo sulla sua pelle all’insaputa dell’altro.