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Mario Martone unveils first look at 'Scherzetto' starring Toni Servillo ahead of Venice debut
The adaptation of Domenico Starnone's novel will premiere out of competition at the Venice Film Festival on September 10.
The short version
- Director Mario Martone has released a first look at 'Scherzetto', an adaptation of Domenico Starnone's novel starring Toni Servillo.
- The plot centers on an aging illustrator who returns to Naples and faces an escalating clash of wills while babysitting his young grandson.
- The film will make its world debut out of competition at the Venice Film Festival on September 10 before its Italian theatrical run.
Key facts
- Mario Martone directed 'Scherzetto' and co-wrote the screenplay alongside Ippolita di Majo, adapting author Domenico Starnone's novel of the same name.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Toni Servillo stars as an illustrator named Daniele, alongside five-year-old Lorenzo Perrotta as his grandson Mario.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The supporting cast features Serena Rossi, Leonardo Lidi, Gianluca Di Gennaro, and Giovanni Ludeno.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- 'Scherzetto' is scheduled to premiere out of competition at the Venice Film Festival on September 10.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The film was produced by Mad Entertainment and Rai Cinema, with Rai Cinema International Distribution overseeing global sales and 01 Distribution managing the Italian release.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
- Venice First Look: Toni Servillo Meets His Match in Mario Martone’s ‘Scherzetto’The Hollywood Reporter metered