Study is a psychological thriller drama film, which follows a psychology student in the last week before his final exam, discovering his life and exploring his mind. Starting on Monday, in the middle of his room, the student tries to study surrounded by his past and his present, obsessed by the concept of life and death, and tortured by the eternal struggle between science and religion. Each day is a distinct representation of how the student’s behavior can be influenced by interpersonal relationships and subsequently by society. His consciousness is revealed through a combination of memories, emotions and motivations in a six-day span, while one day is entirely focused on his unconscious cognitive processes. As the days go by, unexpected characters and situations interfere with the student, turning what was meant to be a regular week of study into a complete nightmare.
Study is a psychological thriller drama film, which follows a psychology student in the last week before his final exam, discovering his life and exploring his mind. Starting on Monday, in the middle of his room, the student tries to study surrounded by his past and his present, obsessed by the concept of life and death, and tortured by the eternal struggle between science and religion. Each day is a distinct representation of how the student’s behavior can be influenced by interpersonal relationships and subsequently by society. His consciousness is revealed through a combination of memories, emotions and motivations in a six-day span, while one day is entirely focused on his unconscious cognitive processes. As the days go by, unexpected characters and situations interfere with the student, turning what was meant to be a regular week of study into a complete nightmare.
Directors: Paolo Benetazzo
Writers: Paolo Benetazzo
Producers: Paolo Benetazzo
Key cast: Paolo Benetazzo
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SoCal Film Festival 2013
Huntington Beach
Official Selection
Los Angeles Movie Awards 2013
Los Angeles
Winner Honorable Mention
Accolade Competition 2013
San Diego
Winner Award of Merit for Feature Film
Accolade Competition 2013
San Diego
Winner Award of Merit for Leading Actor
California Film Awards 2012
San Diego
Winner Gold Award
Indie Fest 2012
San Diego
Winner Award of Merit
Portobello Film Festival in London 2012
London
Nominated for Audience Award
Columbia Gorge International Film festival 2014
Columbia Gorge
Official Selection
Cyprus International Film Festival 2014
Cyprus
September 12, 2014
Official Selection
News & Reviews
"Filmmaking with a Crew of One"
Hope For Film
http://trulyfreefilm.hopeforfilm.com/2014/02/filmmaking-with-a-crew-of-one-paolo-benetazzos-study.html
"Case Study"
Indiewood Hollywoodn't
http://indienyc.com/case-study-study-a-true-independent-film-by-paolo-benetazzo/
"Push the Boundaries of Your Creativity"
The Director’s Chair
http://actioncutprint.com/ezine-149/
student project: No
completion date: 2012-08-01
shooting format: Digital
aspect ratio: 16:9
film color: Color
first-time filmmaker: Yes
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