Tuesday 21 October, 6.30pm
New Italian Stories: Ovunque proteggimi by Bonifacio Angius
From summer 2025 through to winter, ICI London hosts a film screening series: New Italian Stories, showcasing contemporary cinematic gems from Italy. The series aims to spotlight remarkable, and often overlooked, films that reflect the richness and evolution of Italian cinema.
Ovunque proteggimi by Bonifacio Angius: a drama set in Sardinia. Alessandro is a local events singer, he abuses alcohol and plays slot machines. When he meets a young woman, Francesca, he tries to do everything to help her to find her little son.
In Italian with English subtitles
Introduction and post screening discussion with Roberto Oggiano, a film critic and film programmer. He holds a MA in Film Programming and Curation at Birkbeck College and his collaborations include Cineuropa (EN, FR, ITA, SP), Scenari (IT) and journal Cinelapsus (IT), Cinè-Lumière at the French Institute in London and Noods Radio (Bristol, UK).
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Film Director: Bonifacio Angius
Writers: Bonifacio Angius, Fabio Bonfanti and Gianni Tetti
Cast: Alessandro Gazale, Francesca Niedda and Antonio Angius
Drama/2018/1 h 50m/colour
Awards
2019 Nastro d’argento – Best screenplay – Bonifacio Angius
2019 Globo d’oro – Best actress – Francesca Niedda
2019 Bari International Film Festival – Best actor – Alessandro Gazale
2019 Valdarno Cinema Festival – Best cinematography – Pau Castejón