LARA CELENZA


FILM DIRECTOR + SCREENWRITER


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Lost in the City



Feature Film - Drama



LOGLINE
Eric Telton is a drunken but resourceful homeless man who lives under a railway bridge in Berlin with his faithful companion, Jimmy, a wooden mannequin with whom he engages in deep conversations about the meaning of life.

DIRECTOR STATEMENT
Writing "Lost in the City" was a voluntary experience of demonic possession. Alex (the lead actor) and I created a character that had many negative traits that I don’t personally find attractive in a human being. My challenge as a writer (and director) was to let Eric Telton overtake me, pretty much like a method actor surrenders their own identity to the character they’re playing. I imagined Eric, I learned everything I could about him, and then I started to communicate with him... and ended up loving him - just because at the end of the day he, like every single one of us, is just trying to improve his life and feel connected to people. He knows that the system is rotten and that all life is imbued with dignity. However, his humanity is covered in dirt, rags, and a shady past. When Eric sees something, he either wants to eat it, fuck it or fight it. He is always in survival mode, and his ruthless wits are what makes him strong on the mean streets of Berlin. However, there is so much we don’t know about him. Of course, the burning question here is: how did he end up like this? Homelessness is not a condition - homelessness is a story, and Eric’s story unfolds between humour and darkness over the course of the film.

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Falcong



Documentary



LOGLINE
A day in the life of Giovanni Granati, an Italian falconer and wild animal trainer who lives in the unspoiled countryside of Abruzzo, alongside his hawks, eagles, wolves and other incredible creatures.

DIRECTOR STATEMENT
I have always been inspired by people who have chosen to live life by their own set of rules, rather than passively accepting those that society has dictated to us since birth. Instead of trying to fit into the social box, these people have the unique ability to shape their own reality around the things that ignite their spark. Giovanni Granati is one of these people: falconer, wild animal trainer, pianist, TV personality and published author. His many talents express uncommon passion, courage and drive. “Falcong” is a glimpse into the art of falconry, which dates back thousands of years, but also a refreshing, inspiring perspective on the art of life. The viewing experience leads us deep into the beautiful, unspoiled wilderness of Abruzzo, the Italian region with the greatest presence of wild fauna and flora—a land where the wolves, falcons and eagles trained by Giovanni dwell among breathtaking ruined castles and majestic medieval fortresses.

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Distributor: Select Services Films Inc.


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