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KATHARSIS

A young woman is forced by a mysterious cultist to perform a purification rite to save humanity from a great impending evil. During her journey between uncontaminated and careless natural landscapes, halfway between reality and delirium, the girl experiences the anguish of human catharsis. In KATHARSIS, myth and reality fuse in a balance between classical tragedy and contemporary social commentary at a metaphorical level.

  • Ludovico Leone
    Director
  • Ludovico Leone
    Writer
  • Ludovico Leone
    Producer
  • Ludovico Leone
    Cinematography
  • Ludovico Leone
    Editor
  • Ludovico Leone
    Sound design
  • Ludovico Leone
    Music
  • Francesco Chilardi
    Technician
  • Carlotta Maria Messina
    Key Cast
    "Girl"
  • Giulia Messina
    Key Cast
    "Veiled Woman"
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Drama, Experimental, Theater, Classical, Postmodernism
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 31, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    English, Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Istituto Nazionale del Dramma Antico
Director Biography - Ludovico Leone

Ludovico Leone was born in Siracusa, Sicily, Italy. He's interested in many art forms, including poetry, music and photography. KATHARSIS is his first short film.

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