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The Taste of Almonds

The protagonist of our story is Totò, an old Sicilian farmer that cultivates almond trees in the mountains and countryside of Sicily. He's dedicated all of his life to these plants and fields. The story follows this man's routine and narrates his last moments before he leaves the Earth forever. Through bitter memories and nostalgia, stuck in the veil between life and death, he looks for his daughter, he gathers all the letters that he never sent her… those words that he never got to say.

  • Andrea Barbui
    Director
  • Irene Grafato
    Director
  • Irene Grafato
    Writer
  • Valentina Lombardo
    Producer
  • Giuseppe Santostefano
    Key Cast
    "Totò"
    Il Giovane Montalbano
  • Gaia LoVecchio
    Key Cast
    "Amelia"
  • Stella Taveggia
    Cinematographer
  • Leonardo Verzeri
    Camera operator
  • Valentina Lombardo
    Editor
  • Stella Taveggia
    Colorist
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Ultimi Attimi
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Realism
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 26, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    RED RAW 6K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2,35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - IED (Istituto Europeo di Design)
Director Biography - Andrea Barbui, Irene Grafato

ANDREA BARBUI
ITA
Nato a S. Vito al Tagliamento il 3 Luglio 1999, accresce una passione verso la creatività e la fotografia, ciò nonostante si diploma in ambito tecnico presso l’ITIS L. Da Vinci di Portogruaro con indirizzo Informatica e Telecomunicazioni. Durante questi anni si appassiona e si immerge nel mondo del videomaking. Sceglie così di proseguire gli studi presso l’Istituto Europeo di Design a Milano nel 2019 con il corso di Video design. Oggi è un film maker, i suoi lavori solitamente sono fortemente influenzati dal reale: storie, e persone vere e ricche di valori. Il suo portfolio lo ha portato a lavorare con riviste come BAZAAR e Repubblica, brand come Cartier, Lancôme, Bellini e molte altre realtà.

ENG
Born in S. Vito al Tagliamento on July 3rd 1999, Andrea develops a growing interest in creativity and photography, even though he graduated in computer science and telecommunications from ITIS L. Da Vinci high school in Portogruaro. During these high school years he discovered the world of videomaking and decided to pursue this career path. So in 2019, he enrolled at IED (European Institute of Design of Milan) in Video Design. Today he’s a film maker and his works are often deeply inspired by reality: stories and real people’s values and lives. His skills and portfolio caught the attention of notorious magazines such as BAZAAR and Repubblica, brands like Cartier, Lancôme, Bellini and many more.

IRENE GRAFATO
ITA
Nata a Mazara del Vallo il 4 Ottobre 2000, sviluppa sin da bambina una sensibilità verso le arti e la scrittura, frequentando ambienti teatrali, prima da attrice e successivamente da regista e sceneggiatrice. Dopo aver concluso il percorso di studi al Liceo Scientifico Adria Ballatore della città natale nel 2019, si iscrive all'Istituto Europeo di Design a Milano, frequentando il corso di Video Design e laureandosi nel Luglio 2022. Oggi apprendista cineasta e ricercatrice di meraviglie.

ENG
Born in Mazara del Vallo on October 4th 2000. Irene has always been fascinated by art and writing, and she has fulfilled these interest by attending set design and direction courses in local theatres. After graduating from Adria Ballatore high school in 2019, she enrolled at IED (European Institute of Design of Milan) and got her degree in Video Design in July 2022. Today, Irene is a film making apprentice and a discoverer of wonders.

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