September (2022 film)

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Directed by Giulia Steigerwalt
Screenplay byGiulia Steigerwalt
Produced by Matteo Rovere
Starring Barbara Ronchi
Fabrizio Bentivoglio
Thony
CinematographyVladan Radovic
Edited byGianni Vezzosi
Music byMichele Braga
Distributed by 01 Distribution
Release date
  • 2022 (2022)
LanguageItalian

September (Italian: Settembre) is a 2022 Italian comedy-drama film written and directed by Giulia Steigerwalt, in her directorial debut.

Contents

Plot

Cast

Production

The film was conceived by Steigerwalt during her time at University of California, Los Angeles. [1] It is based upon the Steigerwalt's 2019 short film with the same name. [2]

Release

The film premiered at the Bari International Film Festival, and was released in Italian cinemas on 5 May 2022. [3]

Reception

The film won two David di Donatello Awards, for best actress (Ronchi) and best new director (Steigerwalt). [4] Steigerwalt was also awarded the Silver Ribbon in the same category. [5]

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References

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