Biografilm’s fifth day journeys through generations, passions, and aspirations for change, bringing to the screen stories of family legacies, collective identities, and the search for one’s place in the world. From the political commitment of a young Armenian leader determined to build a democratic future for his country, to the complex relationship between a father and son immersed in the wild landscapes of the Norwegian fjords, and the unexpected worlds of vintage collecting and pop culture, today’s programme once again demonstrates the festival’s ability to tell the story of our times through personal yet universal experiences.
Among the day’s most anticipated events is Sukkwan Island (9:00 PM, Biografilm Hera Theatre | Pop Up Cinema Arlecchino), a powerful adaptation of David Vann’s acclaimed novel. What begins as an opportunity for thirteen-year-old Roy and his father to rebuild their relationship gradually turns into a struggle against both nature and human vulnerability, set against a landscape as captivating as it is unforgiving. At Cinema Modernissimo, at 9:00 PM, the World Premiere of Angelo – Il principe del vintage invites audiences into the remarkable world of Angelo Caroli, a pioneer of vintage fashion and the guardian of an extraordinary archive of more than 120,000 garments. Blending fashion, memory, reuse, and collecting, the film explores how objects can preserve stories, eras, and identities. Director, protagonist Angelo Caroli, and producer Maria Martinelli will be present for the screening. At 9:30 PM at Cinema Lumière, Soap Fever offers an original and irresistible look at how The Bold and the Beautiful became a source of comfort and hope for thousands of Finns during the country’s economic crisis in the 1990s. Through archival footage, interviews, and dreamlike reconstructions, the film explores the power of popular culture to create communities and inspire collective imagination. Making the evening even more special will be the presence of Ronn Moss, the unforgettable face of Ridge Forrester.
The programme opens at 6:45 PM at Cinema Lumière with The Winning Generation, which follows for more than a decade the political coming-of-age of Shahen Harutyunyan, an activist since his teenage years and now one of the leading voices in Armenia’s democratic debate. The film intertwines personal history and collective destiny, highlighting the weight and responsibility of family legacies in shaping the future. Closing the day is Watching People Watching Birds (9:30 PM, Chiostro del Complesso di Santa Cristina “della Fondazza”), a documentary that is both witty and deeply relevant, observing the world of birdwatching through the eyes of enthusiasts such as writer Jonathan Franzen. Watching birds becomes a way of reflecting on the relationship between humans and nature, and on the fragile balance of the planet we all share.
A day that brings together politics, culture, the environment, and family relationships, showing how the major transformations of our time take shape in individual lives. Through adventure, memory, activism, and passions that transcend generations, today’s programme offers an original perspective on the present and on the stories that continue to connect us.
