After the success in 2019 of “Being Leonardo da Vinci, an Impossible Interview” by writer, producer and actor Mr. Finazzer Flory,
the Philippine Italian Association (PIA), the Dante Alighieri Society in Manila (SDA), and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ICCPI), under the auspices of the Embassy of Italy in the Philippines, join forces with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the National Library of the Philippines (NLP), and other University partners to present the latest production of Massimiliano Finazzer Flory’s production of Dante Alighieri and the Divine Comedy, entitled: DANTE PER NOSTRA FORTUNA / DANTE, OUR LUCK.
The premiere screening will take place in Ravenna, Italy, on March 25, 2021. (The date and venue are symbolic as March 25 is considered the beginning of Dante’s journey to the after world and Ravenna is where Dante passed away 700 years ago). Simultaneously it will be screened online in Manila (and other major capitals) with a special heartfelt message from the author.
As usual, the screening will be free of charge and accessible from all over the Philippines (and this time there will be no limitations to the capacity of our virtual movie-house)
Through the metaphor of theater and the eyes of a nine years old child who falls asleep while reading the Divine Comedy, Dante’s verses – recited by the warm voice of Massimiliano Finazzer Flory himself – are guided by the dancers’ movements.
The result is an exciting experimental film in which the dancers accompany Dante and Virgil through fire and the blue heavens, in ambiances inspired by Gustave Doré’s famous lithographic works.
On behalf of the organizers and partners: thank you in advance for spreading the news of this special screening in celebration of the 700th death anniversary of the SOMMO POETA.
See you here: https://www.facebook.com/Dante700Philippines
Above is the trailer of the film
Below is the video message by the artist