Experiencing Interruptions?

The Italian Alphabet

Seven students from different countries come to Rome in a school for foreigners. The different age group joins in the classroom. Everyone is very excited, talking to each other, socialize, laugh and can be found in very cheerful atmosphere. Then comes the teacher and begins to ask questions about them to the same students as: where they come from, what they do in life, what are Their reasons for coming to Italy. Everyone answer the questions. When everyone talks about their experience, all other laughing and joking, suddenly the phone of one of the students start ringing and the teacher turns to him making him the same questions. The student says he has a terminal illness and remained 6 months of life, so he decides to be lived the rest of his life doing what he's always wanted to do, which is to travel and do what he has never done before. When he finishes his presentation, no one says anything. Heavy silence. The teacher tries to say something but he cannot. Then he endeavors to speak, smiles with difficulty and begins the lesson by attacking a panel with the Italian alphabet on the blackboard.

  • Maria MIlusha
    Director
  • Maria Milusha
    Writer
  • Maria Milusha
    Producer
  • Al Fenderico
    Key Cast
    Neomelodici, Un Giorno Qualunque (An ordinary Day)
  • Eugenio Salvatore
    Key Cast
  • Daniel De Rossi
    Key Cast
  • Patty Olgiati
    Key Cast
  • Susanne Rose
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Alfabeto Italiano
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student, Other
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 17, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    400 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Canon 7, full HD, mov
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Ivelise CineFestival 2015
    Roma
    Italy
    October 29, 2015
  • Fotogramma d'oro 2016
    Messina
    Italy
    May 25, 2016
  • Ulisse Film Fest 2016
    Catania
    Italy
    June 24, 2016
  • Los Angeles cinefest 2016
    Los Angeles
    United States
    September 25, 2016
    Finalist
Distribution Information
  • Maria Milusha
    Country: Italy
    Rights: All Rights
  • Make A Wish Film Productions
    Country: United Kingdom
    Rights: All Rights, Internet, Video on Demand, Pay Per View, Hotel, Theatrical, Paid TV
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights
    Country: Italy
    Rights: All Rights
Director - Maria MIlusha