After a flourishing festival run, “Un bacio di troppo”, a short film written by Dave Given and directed by Vincenzo Lamagna, continues to surprise with its intense promotion in the film selection circuit. To date, the short film can boast participation in 36 national and international selections, including some prestigious festivals such as the Social World, the Naples Film Festival, Cortisonanti, the Carpine Visciano Award and the BCT.
A Brilliant Idea Born by Dave Given
The short is the fruit of the imagination of Dave Given, a young mathematician born in 1984 who, at night, transforms into a writer and screenwriter. Given has already gained visibility thanks to his publications with PAV Edizioni, including “Love is a black apostrophe between distinct and distant words”, “Open parenthesis” and “A heart in the dream”. “A kiss too many” is a delicate metaphor for the vulnerability of human feelings, a story that, between jealousy, paranoia and sensuality, offers a profound reflection on the archetypes present in contemporary society.
Directed by Vincenzo Lamagna
Vincenzo Lamagna, director and founder of NaNo Film and its spin-off NaNo Film Production, directed the short film with great mastery. The plot revolves around the characters of Ciro, Maria and Fabrizio, each representing different facets of society and the human psyche. Gianluca Di Gennaro plays Ciro, while Fernanda Pinto is Maria, and Vittorio Nastri brings Fabrizio to the stage.
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Prizes and Awards
Among the many awards, “Un bacio di troppo” triumphed at the Sudestival, founded and directed by Michele Suma and at the Apulia Cinefestival Network – ACN. The short also received the honorable mention “Cinema of the world” on July 26. Actors Gianluca di Gennaro and Vittorio Nastri were awarded as Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor during the Borgia Film Festival Itinerante.
Distribution and Official Recognitions
The short was further awarded the qualification of Original Italian Expression by the Ministry of Culture. Its distribution took place through ShortTv in SVOD mode on Amazon IT, UK, US, and is currently in negotiations for sale in France. Furthermore, it was broadcast on digital terrestrial channel 86 (NapoFlix) and was available for a period on RaiCinema.
A Well Deserved Success
Gelsomina Prositto, project manager of the short, highlighted that “the milestone of 36 selections is an important result which is however the fruit of the high quality of the film”. To crown its enormous success, “Un bacio di troppo” will resume its tour with screenings out of competition from August 8 at the Molise Cinema, continuing to gain acclaim and establish itself as one of the most significant works in the contemporary cinematic panorama.
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