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"Una Risata ci Salverà" - A laugh will save us


‘Una Risata ci Salverà’: Esploreremo l’intersezione tra umorismo, satira e religione, analizzando come si influenzano reciprocamente. Attraverso interviste con comici, artisti e studiosi, scopriremo le battute irriverenti, le parodie sagaci e le caricature audaci che mettono in discussione i dogmi religiosi. Rifletteremo sul ruolo critico dell’umorismo nella fede e nella spiritualità, esaminando la sua capacità di sfidare le convenzioni sociali e di aprire il dialogo su temi considerati sacri. Un viaggio che ci farà ridere e riflettere, esplorando il potere della comicità nel contesto delle religioni e aprendo nuove prospettive sulle dinamiche culturali. ‘Una Risata ci Salverà’ inviterà a sfidare il potere attraverso una risata liberatrice."
"A Laugh Will Save Us: We will explore the intersection between humor, satire, and religion, analyzing how they mutually influence each other. Through interviews with comedians, artists, and scholars, we will discover irreverent jokes, clever parodies, and bold caricatures that challenge religious dogmas. We will reflect on the critical role of humor in faith and spirituality, examining its ability to defy social conventions and initiate dialogue on sacred topics. It will be a journey that will make us laugh and reflect, exploring the power of comedy within the context of religions and opening new perspectives on cultural dynamics. 'A Laugh Will Save Us' will invite us to challenge power through liberating laughter."

  • Michelangelo Gregori
    Director
  • Michelangelo Gregori
    Writer
  • Michelangelo Gregori
    Producer
  • Sergio Staino
    Key Cast
    Vignettista
  • Moni Ovadia
    Key Cast
    Attore
  • Piergiorgio Odifreddi
    Key Cast
    Matematico
  • Giorgio Montanini
    Key Cast
    Comedian
  • Saverio Raimondo
    Key Cast
    Comedian
  • Filippo Girdina
    Key Cast
    Comedian
  • Alessandro Aronadio
    Key Cast
    Regista
  • Arianna Porcelli Safonov
    Key Cast
    Performer
  • Daniele Fabbri
    Key Cast
    comedian
  • Simone GEPPO Metalli
    Key Cast
    barzellettiere
  • Sergio Spaccavento
    Key Cast
    autore
  • David Le Breton
    Key Cast
    Antropologo
  • Ivo De Palma
    Key Cast
    Doppiatore
  • Michelangelo Gregori
    Key Cast
    attore
  • Daniele Ercolani
    Key Cast
    attore
  • Sara Tortora
    Key Cast
    attrice
  • Michele Lorefice
    Key Cast
    cameo
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Una Risata ci Salverà
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour
  • Completion Date:
    June 12, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    digital HD
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • COLLI ALBANI FILM FESTIVAL
    Grottaferrata (ROMA)
    Italy
    March 25, 2026
    WINNER BEST DOCUMENTARY
  • Italian Comedy FESTIVAL 4.0 Napoli
    Napoli
    Italy
    October 6, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Festival del Cinema Città di Spello 17Ed.
    Spello
    Italy
    March 9, 2025
    In concorso
  • LosAngeles Italia Feshion and Art Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    March 1, 2025
    Official Slection
  • "Inventa Un Film" 26°edizone
    Lenola
    Italy
    August 3, 2024
    MIGLIOR DOCUMENTARIO winner
  • Festival Della Commedia "Pulcinella Film Fest"
    Napoli
    Italy
    December 6, 2023
    Selezione Ufficiale "Lungometraggi"
  • Festival Internazionale del Cinema di Salerno 77°ed.
    Salerno
    Italy
    November 27, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Apulia Web Fest
    Corato (BA)
    Italy
    September 3, 2023
    WINNWER -BEST DOCUMENTARY & Nomination BEST EDITING
  • CineOFF - International Independent Film Festival
    Jesi
    Italy
    September 27, 2023
    Finalista International DOCUMENTARY
  • Rome International Movie Awards
    Rome
    Italy
    WINNER - BEST DOCUEMNTARY (July 2023)
  • Castle Film & Media Awards
    Bracciano
    Italy
    WINNER Best Documentary (July 2023)
  • 8 & Halfilm Awards
    Rome
    Italy
    WINNER - BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE (August 4°ed. 2023)
  • Frida Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    WINNER Best Documentary Feature - Honourable Mention To MONI OVADIA (5° ed. A- Hitchock Awards)
  • Monza Film Fest
    Monza
    Italy
    WINNER best Documentary (August 2023)
  • Wild Filmmaker Festival

    January 19, 2024
    Winner Best European Documentary
  • Sweet Democracy Film Award
    Cannes
    France
    WINNER - Best European Documentary (august 2023)
  • Simulation International Film Festival

    December 29, 2023
    Winner Best Documentary Feature film
  • Naples Film Awards
    Napoli
    Italy
    WINNER Best Documentary (E. Morricone Prize 2023)
  • Hollywood on the Tiber Film Awards
    Rome
    (September 2023)
    Winner Best European Documentary
  • Cine Sepia Reels Carnival

    India
    Winner Remarkable Reels Award
  • HIIF - Heart International Italian Film Festival
    Bologna
    Italy
    WINNER Best Documentary 2023
  • Picture Panorama Int.FilmFest

    Winner Best Documentary
  • Absurd Film Festival
    Milano
    Italy
    Winner "Film Style Award" 2023
  • Ponza Film Awards Italy
    Ponza
    Italy
    Honourable Mention
  • Metropolis Film Festival
    Milan
    Italy
    Selection (Septembre 2023)
  • Veneto IFF (International Film Fest)
    Conegliano-Valdobbiadene
    Italy
    Selection&Nomination: BEST DIRECTOR - BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - BEST DOCUMENTARY - BEST PRODUCER (july 2023)
  • Rome Prisma Film Awards
    Rome
    Italy
    Finalist: Best Feature Doc. July 2023
  • REELS International Film Festival
    Maharashtra
    India
    2024
    Official Selection
  • Madrid International Movie Award
    Mardid
    Spain
    Winner Best Documentary 2023
  • Robinson Film Award

    2024
    Official Seletion
  • Florence International Film Award
    Firenze
    Italy
    Official Selection (november 2023)
  • New York Movie Awards
    New York
    United States
    Official Selection 2023
  • Belgrade International Film Festival
    Belgrade
    Serbia
    Official Selection 2023
  • Milan Gold Award
    Milan
    Italy
    Official Selction 2023
  • Krimson Horryzon International Film Festo
    Kolkata
    India
    Official Selection 2023
  • Night Of Comedy Short
    Milan
    Winner Best Documentary
  • Ostia Film Festival
    Ostia
    Italy
    Official Selection 2023
  • Indiecinema Film Fest
    Milan
    Italy
    Official Selection 2023
  • Post Cinema Film Festival
    Siracusa
    Italy
    May 18, 2024
    Finalist
  • Festival del Cinema di Cefalù
    Cefalù
    Italy
    April 21, 2024
    Quarter-Finalist
  • Est Film Festival
    Montefiascone (VT)
    Italy
    April 16, 2024
    Finalist
  • Vienna Film Stories
    Vienna
    Austria
    April 10, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Absurd Film Festival
    Cinisello Balsamo (MILANO)
    Italy
    Winner Best Documentary
  • Robinson Film Award

    Finalisr
  • Laya International F.F.

    India
    Winner Best Documentary
  • IIPMF
    Ferrara
    Italy
    February 25, 2024
    Finalist
  • INNUENDO International Film Fest
    Firenza
    February 24, 2024
    Official Sellection
  • Comedy Film Fest
    Manduria
    Italy
    July 13, 2024
    Finalist
  • SeaShell International Film Festival 2°ed
    Passoscuro (Fiumicino)
    Italy
    August 30, 2024
    Winner Besth Dcoumentary
Distribution Information
  • OPENddb
    Distributor
    Country: Italy
    Rights: Internet, Theatrical
  • Amazon Prime Video
    Sales Agent
    Country: United States
    Rights: Video on Demand
  • Amazon Prime Video
    Sales Agent
    Country: United Kingdom
    Rights: Video on Demand
Director Biography - Michelangelo Gregori

BREVE BIOGRAFIA

Michelangelo Gregori 43 anni è filmmaker, autore e attore italiano. Si è diplomato all'Istituto Superiore del Cinema e della Televisione di Roma. Ha lavorato in diversi progetti nel campo audiovisivo, del teatro e dei social media. Si è anche occupato di videodesign per l'opera lirica.
Ha realizzato negli anni diversi cortometraggi raggiungendo traguardi Nazionali e Internazionali.
Come autore o sceneggiatore si è sempre districato tra cinematografia e teatralità.

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Director Statement

Questo è un riassunto delle esperienze e dei ruoli che Michelangelo Gregori ha ricoperto nel corso della sua carriera. evidenziando la sua versatilità e il suo impegno nel campo del cinema, del teatro e dei media. info: www.michelangelogregori.com