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Title:Sissy
Luca has reached rock bottom following the loss of his mother. Sleeping on the streets amongst the homeless in order to feel closer to her, he eventually chooses to return home for his father's birthday, where something miraculous may occur. This heartbreaking narrative tells the story of Luca and a young girl. It is when you hit rock bottom, we are desperate to change our lives because that is the only option we are left with. Aren't we?
Director(s):
Eitan Pitigliani
Country:
Italy
Language:
Italian dialogue, with Arabic & English subtitle
Categories
International Short Film
Duration:
20 minutes
Production Year:
2021 (Middle East Premiere)
Eitan Pitigliani
Eitan Pitigliani was born in Rome in 1986. He studied film directing in New York and London. His first short, “In this life”, released in 2010, was presented in Parliament and received the praise of the President of the Republic, Giorgio Napolitano. In 2012 Eitan directed his second short film, “You will find me”, winner of the Golden Spike Award at the Giffoni Film Festival in 2014. In 2015, Eitan directed his third short film, “Like a Butterfly”. This film won more than 20 awards. The short, starring the American legend Ed Asner (winner of 5 Golden Globes® and 7 Emmy® Awards).