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All for ONE

Childhood's carefree spirit doesn't fade; it just plays a game of hide and seek

  • Martin Basile
    Director
  • Martin Basile
    Writer
  • Irina Turcanu
    Writer
  • Vittorio Saldutti
    Key Cast
  • Vera Ingrid Canepa
    Key Cast
  • Luca De Angelis
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Tutti per UNO
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes
  • Production Budget:
    200 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Martin Basile

Martin Basile (born March 21 1992) is an award winning Italian film director, screenwriter, songwriter. His films mainly focus on themes related to ontology and the concept of reality, using the medium as a metaphor for experiencing life.

His latest works are:

-BPD (Short Film - 2021)
Winner for the best Horror Short and Best Sound Design at OTB Film Award

- Favourite (Music video - 2021)
Winner for the best screenplay at Reale Film Festival

- Times Left (Short Film - 2020)
Winner for the best male director at OTB Film Award
Nominated by Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) for the best original soundtrack at The 48 Hour Film Project Italy

- Zeno's Paradox (Short Film - 2020)
Winner of the prize for Best Low Budget Short at Short to The Point
Winner of Best Short Film at Platonic Film Competition 2021

- ALEXIA (Short Film - 2019)
Written and produced in 72 hours, awarded by La 72esima ora Film Festival (Italy) and GENERIcamente umani film festival (Italy)

- Filmmaking kills (Short Film - 2017)
Winner of the Video Voyagers prize at Trofeo La Lanterna, finalist at Sapienza Short Film Festival (Italy), Milano Mobile Film Festival (Italy) and Cefalù Film Festival (Italy). Also nominated for best male actor (Martin Basile), best original soundtrack, best screenplay.

As a songwriter Martin Basile wrote and produced many albums ("All You Can Eat", "Solitunes", "Kalokagathia"...) He also won several Italian prizes, such as the Emanuela Pedulà Prize in 2016, the Toscana Selection Prize in 2015 and the Sotto Toni Prize in 2014.

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Director Statement

In "All for ONE," I aimed to capture the essence of nostalgia and the complexity of emotional processing through a visual journey infused with both joy and darkness.

The plot follows three siblings on a journey to rediscover the innocence of their childhood in the old family home. Despite the apparent carefreeness, sinister tones emerge, suggesting a dark mystery. The shared happiness is revealed to be a projection of Ale's mind, imagining the presence of his deceased siblings.

The film lends itself to various interpretations, challenging viewers to explore the boundary between healing and oblivion. On one hand, it represents the possibility of healing through the rediscovery of memories. Ale finds the strength to live in the present with the carefreeness of a child, inviting viewers to rediscover serenity in life's simple joys.

On the other hand, it could be an escape from reality, suggesting immersion in oblivion and resistance to confronting pain. Both perspectives converge, emphasizing that life is what it is, and personal interpretation defines the boundary between happiness and despair.

The open-ended conclusion invites viewers to reflect on the ever-changing nature of life and the subjectivity of the human experience. Is Ale aware of his healing journey? Did he choose the countryside as an intentional act of inner exploration, or has he irreversibly lost himself in his distorted perception of reality? The beauty of "All for ONE" lies in the invitation to ponder these questions and embrace the complexity of life.