" End of September"

15 min

Bologna, 2020

finished

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produced by FIRST CHILD PRODUCTIONS

the film has received the support of the Emilia Romagna Film Commission

distributed by TINY DISTRIBUTION

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with Matteo Olivetti, Malik Gueye, Aziz Es Samhouny

written and directed by Valentina Casadei

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Christian, a 25-year-old man, tries to take to school his little brother, Giulio. This is no easy task, since Christian works as a bricklayer in a construction site, and he needs to be at work by the time Giulio starts school. The mother is an alcoholic, and she is uncapable of taking any responsibility for herself or her children, who are literally on their own. Moreover, there’s no father around.

" Blessed Days "

12 min 47 sec

Paris, 2017

finished

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produced by EICAR

distributed by ARTEX FILM

bought by SHORTLY

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with Florence Monge, Daniel Schrompfer, Elisa Sergent, Luca Bondioli

written and directed by Valentina Casadei

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Adèle, an 85 years old lady, confronts very hardly the loss of her husband, after 63 years of shared life. An unexpected dream, will bring Adele to relive the last moments of their life together, at the museum. She will be able to overcome the pain.

" All About Emily "

8 min 01 sec

Paris, 2016

finished

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produced by EICAR

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with Florence Monge, Jelle Samminadin

written and directed by Valentina Casadei

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A modest housekeeper keeps being bullied by an hysterical bourgeois for no apparent reason. Forced to endure these abuses in order to avoid being sent back to Cuba, she makes a discovery that will change everything.