OPENING NIGHT
The 2nd San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF2), the ten-day flagship festival of the San Joaquin Film Society, will kick-off with the Northern California premiere of Denis Rabaglia's "Marcello Marcello"
A special red carpet ribbon cutting will take place at 6:00PM, with the presence of guest artist, principle actor Francesco Mistichelli. Doors open at 6:15PM.
At 7:00PM, follow the red carpet to an extraordinary evening with: a special compilation of clips from SJIFF2 films; presentation of prizes to award-winning films of SJIFF2 selected by a distinguished jury; the Opening short film "Para Asia" (USA Premiere) by Spanish-Singaporean director Fran Borgia; and the presence of celebrated filmmakers and innovators from around the world - all leading up to the Northern California Premiere of "Marcello Marcello."
At 9:30PM be seen in style at the annual "With the Stars" Opening Night Party, taking place in the theater’s mezzanine. Celebrate SJIFF2 with an energetic crowd of film lovers, guest artists, and the media; along with live entertainment by smooth urban jazz guitarist Travis Vega. Savor a collection of scrumptious cuisine from Downtown Stockton restaurants, along with fine wine and refreshing drinks.
SYNOPSIS
Based on an original novel entitled Marcello's Date by British-born musician and author Mark David Hatwood.
Italy, 1956. In the picturesque island of Amatrello, a unique custom keeps the young men of the village busy: when a girl turns eighteen, every boy is invited to bring a gift for her first date. However the gift is not for the girl, but for the father... who will ultimately determine which boy takes her on her first rendez-vous! Eighteen-year-old fisherman's son Marcello doesn't care about this tradition until he sets eyes on the enchanting Elena, the daughter of the Mayor, who has returned to the island and - according to the tradition - has come of age. As time runs out and competition rises, Marcello comes up with the perfect gift for the Mayor. But getting that gift isn't easy... Soon, he is forced to barter with the entire village, as everyone seems to want something from someone else... Marcello's frantic quest ensues, evolving into a process of reconciliation among the village's inhabitants.
In Competition for Best Narrative Feature Film
FESTIVAL HISTORY
"Marcello Marcello" held its World Premiere in front of 8,000 spectators on August 12, 2008 at the breathtaking open-sky Piazza Grande cinema of the 61st Locarno International Film Festival, one of the world's leading film festivals, held in Switzerland. The film went on to receive theatrical release across Switzerland in October 2008. In January 2009, it made its North American Premiere at the prestigious 20th Palm Springs International Film Festival, where it was among the Best of Fest selections. Recently, the film made its East Coast Premiere at the 18th Philadelphia Film Festival. The Opening Night screening of "Marcello Marcello" at SJIFF2 in Stockton will be the film's first presentation to an audience in Northern California.
DIRECTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Italian-Swiss director Denis Rabaglia, born in 1966, has been making short and medium-length films since he was 15 years old. A well-known director for the big and small screens, he has made two comedies for Swiss television: Grossesse Nerveuse (1994) with Tom Novembre and Patrick Braoudé, which won him the Prix Max Ophüls, and Pas de Panique (2007), with Frédéric Diefenthal and Roland Giraud, which took the Best Swiss TV Film prize at the Geneva Cinéma Tout Ecran. With theatrical feature films, he has directed: Azzurro (2001), which was a popular success worldwide and garnered numerous prizes, including Best Swiss Fiction Film. His latest feature work is Marcello Marcello (2008).
After 1,200 auditions for the cast of Marcello Marcello, Director Denis Rabaglia selected professional actor Francesco Mistichelli from Pescara, Italy, who took extensive vocal training to master the Neapolitan accent as needed for the film.
Filmography: Azzurro (2000), Video ergo sum (1989), Le Tueur de midi (1987)
STILL IMAGES
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OPENING NIGHT SHOWTIMES
THUR. 5/14 at 7:00PM SHOW & FILM
THUR. 5/14 at 9:30PM PARTY
Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre
CAST AND CREW
Production Company: C-Films
Screenwriter: Mark David Hatwood
Producer: Anne Walser
Cinematographer: Filipp Zumbrunn
Editor: Claudio Di Mauro
Music: Henning Lohner
Principal Cast: Francesco Mistichelli, Elena Cucci, Renato Scarpa, Luca Sepe, Luigi Petrazzuolo
SOURCES
Print Source: C-FILMS Zürich
www.c-films.ch |
