Private Project

Red

Red is an action-drama short film that recalls the typical action films of the 80s, while still approaching modern times. The title of the short comes from the name of the protagonist, a former policeman left alone after losing his wife, who was tragically murdered. His tormented past and his demons resurface when a friend of his asks for help: Red finds himself having to get his hands dirty and rethinking his past.

For Red, therefore, an inner journey begins, in which memories surface, as well as his traumas. Therefore, it is his job to free himself from the past, heal his scars and find himself.

This gripping action short film, in which I had the pleasure and honor of working as a director, cinematographer and editor, revolves around various themes: the weight of past memories and traumas, instincts and passions. human beings and the search for oneself. Suspense and movement, then, are fundamental elements.

  • Matteo Pagliarusco
    Director
  • Giulia Reine
    Director
  • Giorgio Recchia
    Writer
  • Giulia Reine
    Writer
  • Olympus Production
    Producer
  • Giorgio Recchia
    Key Cast
  • Daniela Delle Cave
    Key Cast
  • Giulia Reine
    Key Cast
  • Paolo Massaria
    Key Cast
  • Lucas Galli
    Key Cast
  • Paolo Salvadeo
    Key Cast
  • Alberto Copler
    Key Cast
  • Michele Fabris
    Key Cast
  • Angelo Corna
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Red
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Action, Drama, Action-drama
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 1, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    300 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
  • Mostra internazionale d'arte cinematografica di Venezia
    Venice
    Italy
    Mostra internazionale d'arte cinematografica di Venezia
    Presentazione Ufficiale
Director Biography - Matteo Pagliarusco, Giulia Reine

MATTEO PAGLIARUSCO: I work as a director, screenwriter and video editor in independent Italian and international cinema, and also as a teacher for preschools and high schools. I am a Doctor of Communication Sciences and a Master's Degree at CITEM (Cinema, Television and multimedia productions) in Bologna.

I have held numerous technical roles in Italian and international independent cinema (directing, screenwriting, animation and editing above all), presenting some works at many film festivals, including the 76th and 78th Venice International Film Festival.

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