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And They Lived

Country: Italy, Language: Italian, 13 mins

Original Title

E vissero
  • Director: Aldo Verde
  • Writer: Aldo Verde
  • Producer: Bagya D. Lankapura, Riccardo Piscopo

CGiii Comment

Give it time...and then, be prepared to be blown away!

Very few directors can change the pace of a film so many times, in such a short space of time and it continues to flow effortlessly.

Fantastic performances, fabulous score...and then, there's that scene.

Talent and skill, on show, for all the world to see!


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The(ir) Blurb...

"E vissero" is a colorful and lively short film about asking uncomfortable questions in a daft and funny way. It depicts a conversation between two boys, Merry (21) and Happy (23), during which they explore the themes of freedom, prejudice and social scrutiny.

Cast & Characters

Emanuele Di Simone (as Felice)
Massimo Finelli (as Uomo)
Antonella Morea (as Zia)
Vittorio Nastri (as Contento)