Fortunale
A young painter paints a solitary boat floating on a quiet sea. As it goes on, each brushstroke becomes more intense, until she tears and destroys the canvas. The painting is erased with the same fury that brought it to life, like a sudden storm that strikes without warning.
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Giulia BadalassiDirectorMorte di una Maschera
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Giulia BadalassiWriterMorte di una Maschera
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Giulia BadalassiKey Cast"Fortunale"
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Project Title (Original Language):Fortunale
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Project Type:Experimental, Short
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Genres:Drama, Fiction, Thriller, Conceptual
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Runtime:6 minutes 22 seconds
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Completion Date:September 15, 2024
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Production Budget:20 EUR
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Country of Origin:Italy
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Country of Filming:Italy
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Language:Italian
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Shooting Format:Digital Braw
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Aspect Ratio:1.85
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - University of Pisa
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Lift Off Global NetworkPinewood Studios, Iver, Iver
United Kingdom
October 21, 2024
Vimeo On Demand
Official Selection -
Absurd Film Festival
Honorable Mention - Experimental -
Night of Shorts
Honorable mention - Best Philosophical Film
Her passion for cinema began at the age of twelve when she started exploring various editing software on her own. Since then, she has continuously developed her filmmaking skills, eventually directing several short films and music videos. Currently, she is in the final stages of her Philosophy studies at the University of Pisa. Her works often delve into philosophical and existential themes, reflecting her academic background and curiosity about the human condition. Driven by a desire to blend her love for film and philosophy, she aspires to create thought-provoking cinematic experiences.
ENG. Fortunale is a film that centers around a concept rather than a conventional narrative. While it tells a story, the true focus lies in exploring an underlying idea: the delicate balance between creation and destruction.
In the film, the main character draws a boat within a painting, only to later erase it. This act symbolizes the dual role of a force that both breathes life into existence and becomes the cold gust that sweeps it away. It is a reflection of the inherent tension between the act of creating and the inevitability of dissolution.
The title, Fortunale, is inspired by the name of a type of wind that embodies this duality. It’s a powerful natural force, one that gives life and nurtures growth, yet also has the capacity to bring destruction. Through this film, I aim to capture the paradox of this force and invite the audience to reflect on the cyclical nature of existence itself.
ITA. Fortunale è un film che ruota attorno a un concetto piuttosto che a una narrazione convenzionale. Pur raccontando una storia, il vero obiettivo è esplorare un'idea sottostante: il delicato equilibrio tra creazione e distruzione.
Nel film, la protagonista disegna una barca su una tela, per poi cancellarla in un secondo momento. Questo gesto simboleggia il ruolo duale di una forza che da un lato infonde vita all'esistenza, dall'altro diventa il vento freddo che la spazza via. È un riflesso della tensione intrinseca tra l'atto di creare e l'inevitabilità della dissoluzione.
Il titolo, Fortunale, si ispira a un tipo di vento che incarna questa dualità. È una forza naturale potente, capace di dare vita e favorire la crescita, ma anche di portare distruzione. Attraverso questo film, il mio intento è catturare il paradosso di questa forza e invitare il pubblico a riflettere sulla natura ciclica dell'esistenza stessa.