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Leonardo's torment and suffering become an insurmountable obstacle, the absence of Matilde in his life distorts reality, making it suffocating, with no way out.
Leonardo will try to cling to the memory of happiness with all his strength, while adolescent remorse will drag him to the bottom.

  • Alessandro Urbinati
    Director
  • Marco Maraziti
    Writer
  • Giulia Salvador
    Producer
  • Manuel Vinci
    Producer
  • Alessandro Urbinati
    Producer
  • Alberto Vetri
    Key Cast
    "Leonardo"
  • Elisa Muriale
    Key Cast
    "Matilde"
  • Francesco Rosiglioni
    Cinematographer
  • Niccolò di Guida
    Camera Operator
  • Maria Marangoni
    Camera Assistants
  • Laura Bellacicco
    Camera Assistants
  • Michele Roseano
    Data Manager
  • Paolo Pastaccini
    Electricians
  • Francesco Gentili
    Electricians
  • Massimiliano Maccotta
    Grips
  • Mohamed Ali
    Grips
  • Francesca Murgo
    Make Up
  • Alberto Congo
    Sound
  • Francesco Zoppis
    Sound
  • Julia Gobbi
    Set Designers
  • Alessia di Spaldro
    Set Designers
  • Giulia Bartolucci
    Special Effects
  • Francesco Zoppis
    Music and Sound Design
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Calma Piatta
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Drama
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 36 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 11, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.40:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - NABA MILANO
Director Biography - Alessandro Urbinati

Born in Pesaro, central Italy, Alessandro has always been passionate about cinema and theater.
He began a theater course at a young age, a passion that he will carry on for ten years.
He studied Cinema and Photography at the "Scuola del libro" in Urbino.
He then moved to Milan to study at the New Academy of Fine Arts. (NABA MILANO), where he graduated with full marks in July 2020.
During his university years Alessandro started working in the world of commercials and fashion films, joining the videographers community in Milan.
Currently he still a Director based in Milan, in addition to his work, Alessandro follows his great passion for cinema by producing and directing short films.

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Director Statement

The short film "Calma Piatta" is a dreamlike journey through the thoughts of Leonardo, a young suffering from depression and schizophrenia thinking about sucide.
His constant recalling of memories of the past will lead him into a loop of torment.
The short film wants to make the public feel that senseless anxiety that Leonardo feels.
A little emotional journey into the protagonist's head.