Experiencing Interruptions?

Darkness

Ciro, a 16-year-old from Campania, is compelled to help his family financially; a family made up of only his widowed mother. Whilst he is going through a neighborhood controlled by unscrupulous criminals, he is hit by a bullet to his leg and, once taken to the hospital, the doctors diagnose him with leukemia. Jessica, a school friend who is very attracted to him, tries to reveal her feelings in the hospital. At first he is reluctant to reciprocate, because he does not want to hurt her, but, as soon as the doctors confirm his recovery, he allows himself to open up and show his feelings. The nightmare finally seems to be over.
When Ciro returns home, all of his friends are waiting for him with banners and balloons. At the same time, right near his home, a group of criminals are in a shootout over a failed drug deal, and one of the many stray bullets hits Ciro.
In a moment we understand the tragedy that destiny has reserved for this boy ...
the fragility of life is highlighted in a fleeting second. Where love, medicine wins, but loses territory without rules, where everything is left to chance, where it is possible to die even in a moment of joy lived in the city streets.
Where love and medicine wins, but the chaos of the streets can not be overcome

  • Giuliano Squitieri
    Director
  • Giuliano Squitieri
    Writer
  • Giustemply Film
    Producer
  • Giuliano Squitieri
    Key Cast
    "Ciro Esposito"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Buio
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 39 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 1, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Giuliano Squitieri

Giuliano Squitieri, born in Ottaviano on 02/18/2003, is a young Italian actor, author, and director. He lives in San Valentino Torio, attends the Liceo Scientifico "Nicola Sensale", and studied film in Rome at the Academy of Studio Emme and in Naples at CinemaFiction. He loves to travel and has an excellent knowledge of English. His greatest passion is cinema, and his favorite director is Paolo Sorrentino, from whom he took inspiration which prompted him to join the world of acting.
He is the testimonial of the association "Passaporto Ematico" which allowed him to participate in conferences at the CONI honor room. He also participated in many programs on sky sports alongside Diletta Leotta, Luca Toni, Javier Zanetti, Pippo and Simone Inzaghi, and many others. He participated in the film "Mai per Semper", due for release shortly. He currently works as a speaker on NoveaRadio, and has recently written the self directed and performed, short film "Buoio", due for release on May 1st.

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