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Mediterranean Noir: 'Primo Viaggio' Wraps Production
10 Aug
Summary
- Film 'Primo Viaggio' shot in Italy, Spain, and France.
- Story follows a young man transporting narcotics across borders.
- Non-professional actors bring a raw realism to the film.
"Primo Viaggio," a Franco-Italian co-production, has wrapped principal photography across Naples, Málaga, and Marseille. The film, which translates to "First Trip," centers on Carlo, a 20-year-old from Naples whose life takes an unexpected turn when he agrees to transport narcotics from Spain to Italy. This journey marks his first venture beyond his immediate surroundings and awakens new perspectives.
The directors, Alessandro Cassigoli and Casey Kauffman, aimed for a realistic portrayal, a hallmark of their previous works. This commitment to realism extends to the casting, with lead roles filled by non-professional actors, including Mario Di Frenna as Carlo. The film's narrative traces a Mediterranean arc, highlighting the similarities in atmosphere and challenges faced by young people in Naples, Málaga, and Marseille.
Producers Benedetta Barroero of Sacher Film and Andrea Marcelli of Halley Production met at the Locarno Film Festival's co-development platform, leading to this collaboration. The film is now slated for the Venice Film Festival's Gap-Financing Market, seeking sales agents, programmers, and investors.
