In Garrone’s live-action interpretation of the classic Italian saga, we get to know wood carver Geppetto, played by Oscarwinning Roberto Benigni, whose wooden doll Pinocchio is brought to life under magical circumstances. With groundbreaking technology, astonishing special effects and makeup, signed twofold Oscar-winning Mark Coulier, and stunning Italian landscapes, Garrone recreates the world-famous story of Pinocchio like we have never seen before. The film had its international premiere at the Berlin Film Festival in 2020.
On the occasion of the Swedish premier, Matteo Garrone will be present over video link before the Red Carpet screening of ”Pinocchio”, Wednesday 18 November at 17:30 at Skandia.
For more information about the screenings, please click here.
Production year: 2019
Original title: Pinocchio
Actors: Roberto Benigni, Federico Ielapi, Rocco Papaleo, Massimo Ceccherini, Marine Vacth, Gigi Proietti
Script: Matteo Garrone, Massimo Ceccherini, based on the novel by Carlo Collodi
Producer: Matteo Garrone, Jean & Anne-Laure Labadie, Jeremy Thomas, Paolo del Brocco
Cinematographer: Nicolaj Brüel
Music: Dario Marianelli
Status: Svensk Premiär