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Il Signore Anziano aka The Elderly Gentleman

Synopsis: 

The Elderly Gentleman (Guido Coppola) is forced to adopt an unfamiliar daily routine to accommodate for a sudden and unwelcoming void in his life. In spite of his despondence, an external force appears to be contacting the desolated individual through multiple mediums and formats. The vast amounts of vicissitudes prove to be challenging for The Elderly Gentleman to become accustomed to. 

Runtime: 
00:15:27
Information for the Audience: 

Encapsulated across three days, an elderly, ethnic gentleman learns to readjust his life following his spouse's recent passing.

The Elderly Gentleman (Guido Coppola) is forced to adopt an unfamiliar daily routine to accommodate for a sudden and unwelcoming void in his life. In spite of his despondence, an external force appears to be contacting the desolated individual through multiple mediums and formats. The vast amounts of vicissitudes prove to be challenging for The Elderly Gentleman to become accustomed to.

Website | http://paulforza.com/elderly-gentleman-short-film
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theelderlygentleman/
IMDb | http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6680016/

Screenings / Awards: 

WON Best Non-Narrative Short Film at the 2017 SASAs (South Australian Screen Awards)
FINALIST for the UnitCare Services Moving Image Award at the 2017 SALA (South Australian Living Artists) Festival (TBA)
SEMI-FINALIST for the 2017 Malta Film Festival International Competition

Information for theatres: 

Student Project | No

Completion Date | 10th of March, 2017

Shooting Format | Super 16mm

Aspect Ratio | 1.66:1

Film in Colour and a First-time Filmmaker

Distribution budget: 
$1,500AUD
Directed by: 
Paul Forza
Writing credits: 
Paul Forza
Cast: 
Guido Coppola as The Elderly Gentleman
Produced by: 
Paul Forza
Music by: 
Johannes Ockeghem & Guido Coppola
Cinematography by: 
Alexander Salkicevic
Film Editing by: 
Ella Kroning
Casting by: 
Paul Forza
Production Design by: 
N/A
Art Direction by: 
N/A
Set Decoration by: 
Tiziana Forza & Catherine Frances
Costume Design by: 
Catherine Frances
Makeup Department: 
N/A
Production Management: 
Paul Forza
Other crew: 
Tim Carlier - Focus Puller; Declan Brown - Clapper Loader; Nicholas Steele - Production Sound Mixer and Sound Design; Bryce Kraehenbuehl - Gaffer; Ben Fernandez - Best Boy; Ella Kroning - Best Girl; Catherine Frances - Script Supervisor; Sam Winderlich - Still Photographer and Script Supervisor; Alfonso Coronel - Production Assistant; Marty Pepper - Colourist
Release Date: 
Friday, March 10, 2017
Official website: 
http://paulforza.com/elderly-gentleman-short-film
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