IL CRATERE / CRATER

Success becomes an obsession, and talent becomes a punishment.

Rosario works as a street seller on the fairgrounds of the suburbs of Naples. His dream to escape poverty latches onto the musical talent of his daughter Sharon. Fascinated by the video images of his teenage daughter, he turns into an impresario to make her a star of the Italian folk music.

Between documentary and realistic tale, Crater portrays the ambitions of a father against the freedom of his daughter.

Luca Bellino (1978) and Silvia Luzi (1976) received several international awards and nominations for directing two previous documentaries.

Tfilm, their production company is based in Rome. Tfilm distinguished itself for the strong social and political connotation of its titles. Tfilm’s productions are characterized by a clear authorial imprint, a style that combines observation cinema and current events. The Company produced documentaries both for cinema and for television. The work of Luzi and Bellino as directors and producers is focused on film projects with a strong impact.

Crater is their first feature fiction film.

„It’s a technically impressive feat, complete with a few hidden cameras, that recalls a reality show in the hands of two very sensitive, skillful directors.“ - The Hollywood Reporter

„Luzi and Bellino’s observant eyes remain Crater’s trump card, particularly in capturing the impressive performances of its non-professional, first-time leads... Their immersive, authentic efforts... should go a long way towards helping the film secure further berths on the international circuit after its premiere in Venice Critics Week and special jury prize in Tokyo’s main competition.“ - Screen Daily

„An extraordinary job, perhaps the best Italian film presented in 2017. A tale between real and hypothetical that drains every stereotype and offers a third look but full of emotion on the life of those looking for a chance. The opening scene, magnetic yet distant, yet true, would represent a moment of very high cinema, of what few can conceive and turn.“ - Anonima Cinefili