‘The Open Reel’, the documentary which showcases the life of Piera Degli Espost, one of Italy’s greatest actresses will have its screenings in the Torino Film Festival on November 25th 2013, 9PM at Cinema Massimo. The documentary is expected to be an elegant tribute to this actress, and it includes many rare interviews and photographs which will take us to those good old days.

‘The Open Reel’ beautifully showcases the childhood of the actress, her relationship with her mother, her rapport with Marco Ferreri, reminiscences by Dacia Maraini, Marco Bellocchio, the Taviani brothers, Giuseppe Tornatore, Nanni Moretti, Laura Delli Colli, Riccardo Milani, Lina Wertmüller, Paolo Sorrentino. The plot and screenplay of the documentary is crafted by Manuela Tempesta and Peter Marcias, whereas the Carlo Macchittella and Peter Marcias are the producers.

Before the screening of ‘The Open Reel’, the actress will receive the Maria Adriana Prolo Award for lifetime achievement. The list of other screenings in this program is mentioned below.

Other screenings in program

Cinema Massimo – Sala 2, November 24, 8pm

Cinema Lux – Sala 1, November 26, 10:30pm

Cinema Lux – Sala 1, November 28, 9:30am