Pinocchio

2021, Italy, 125m, DCP

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Screened February 21, 2024

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In this live-action adaptation of the children’s classic, old woodcarver Gepetto (Roberto Benigni), fashions a wooden puppet, Pinocchio (Federico Ielapi), who magically comes to life. Pinocchio longs for adventure and is easily led astray from being a dutiful wooden son. On his journey away from home, Pinocchio encounters magical beasts and fantastical spectacles, while making friends and foes along the way. However, his dream is to become a real boy, which can only come true if he finally changes his ways. Shot in stunning Italian locations, director Matteo Garrone (DogmanTale of Tales) immerses the beloved fairytale in a rich world of mystery and wonder. A Roadside Attractions release

In Italian with English subtitles

Academy Award-nominated for Best Costume Design & Best Makeup and Hairstyling

Official Selection: Berlin International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival

 

A film by Matteo Garrone

A beautiful and cleverly crafted piece which manages to be a faithful return to Collodi’s original tale and very much the director’s own take.”

John Bleasdale, Sight & Sound