On Thursday, March 27, at 17:00 p.m., at the Multisala “Barberini” in Rome, the national preview of the short film “La patria del cinema” will take place. This film project was shot in the village of Torella dei Lombardi (AV) with the aim of narrating the origins, facts and unpublished episodes related to two great figures of Italian cinema: Sergio Leone and the De Laurentiis family.
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Written and directed by Modestino Di Nenna, the short film is produced by “Follower One” Srl of Franco Fiore and features the participation of students from the “Irpinia Film Academy”, as well as the actor Antonio Fiorillo.
Cast and Crew
The short film stars Ugo Alberto Andreotti, Bruna Aquino, Gerarda Cucciniello, along with other emerging artists. The production was supported by local craftsmen, with Daniel Di Meo as director of photography, Sara Manganelli as production manager, Mario Saccone as edition director, Danilo Salandra for live audio and Vincenzo Pacilio as music composer. Thanks to the support of the Municipality and the Pro Loco of Torella dei Lombardi, the short film was set in the suggestive scenery of the Ruspoli Castle – Candriano, offering viewers a characteristic western setting and breathtaking landscape views.
What the series is about?
The story follows two college students, Noemi Tisi and Sabino Aquino, who are about to graduate with a degree in cinematography. Both decide to present their theses focusing on Sergio Leone and the De Laurentiis family, respectively. Their professors, Marlon William and Katty Johnson, support this choice, encouraging the students to explore the origins of these key figures. A chance meeting during their studies leads them to the discovery of Torella dei Lombardi, a town linked to the two Italian filmmakers, and encourages them to collaborate in conducting interviews with the citizens, in order to deepen the connection between the village and the famous protagonists of cinema.
Article published on March 16, 2025 - 17pm
The article talks about the short film but doesn't say much about the experiences of the protagonists. It's interesting that Sergio Leone is mentioned, but I don't understand if there are other events connected to this film project that could be useful.
The preview of the short film seems interesting, but I'm not sure if it's a theme to present so big. Sergio Leone's story is famous, but I don't know how much the public knows about families like the De Laurentiis.