Private Project

Il Passo dell'Oca Sprofonda

After his death, a trumpeter awakens at his own funeral. He struggles with the weight of his suitcase as he enters a jazz club run by an enigmatic host.
The film follows the post-mortem journey of the trumpeter, in a constant struggle with his own past and a burden he cannot let go of.
Nostalgia will make him sink in, reuniting with his instrument.

  • Carlo Pellegrini
    Director
  • Carlo Pellegrini
    Writer
  • David Paryla
    Key Cast
    "Trumpeter"
  • Alessandro Catalucci
    Key Cast
    "Presenter"
  • Giuseppe Portoghese
    Key Cast
    "Priest"
  • Davide Saccuman
    Director of Photography
  • Salvatore Pugliano
    Production Manager
  • Micol Ceretta
    Creative Direction
  • Salvatore Pugliano
    Editor
  • Carlo Pellegrini
    Editor
  • Luigi Missana
    Production Organizer
  • Salvatore Pugliano
    Assistant Director
  • Simone Villa
    Assistant Director
  • Micol Ceretta
    Styling
  • Manshu Kumari
    Styling Assistant
  • Elena Micalizzi
    Costume Designer
  • Elena Micalizzi
    Make-up
  • Francesca Mammana
    Scenography
  • Marta Galbiati
    Scenography
  • Giulio Tenca
    Camera Operator
  • Filippo Bardelli
    First Assistant Camera / Focus Puller
  • Simone Gatti
    Gaffer / Key Grip
  • Matteo Fusi
    Boom Operator / Sound Designer / Composer
  • Camilla Mazzoli
    Script Supervisor
  • Davide Saccuman
    Colorist
  • Paolo Paliaga
    Musicians
  • Dino Contenti
    Musicians
  • Ferdinando Faraò
    Musicians
  • Alberto Mandarini
    Musicians
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 1, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, RED RAW, Anamorphic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - NABA Milano
Director - Carlo Pellegrini