Samara (2012)
Luis, a wandering street performer, crosses a forest in search of Sàmara, a legendary city where artists are welcomed and celebrated. Along the way he encounters a mysterious Persian poet, an ambiguous magician, the dancer Rosita and young Morito. As reality gives way to visions and apparitions, Luis discovers that the road to Sàmara may be an inner journey rather than a destination.
Director:
Massimo D'Orzi
Writer:
Massimo D'Orzi
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Marta Baldassin as Strega |
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Marco Baliani as Il Bruno |
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Denis Bejzaku as Morito |
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Maria Concetta Liotta as Strega |
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Federica Pulvirenti as Rosita |
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Lucia Rossi as Strega |
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Filippo Trojano as Louis |
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Irina Vaganova as Donna di città |
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Jale Tasir Nafas as Poeta persiana |
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Jean-François Fardulli as Mago Roberto |
| Directing | Massimo D'Orzi | Director |
| Writing | Massimo D'Orzi | Screenplay |
| Sound | Stefania Tallini | Music |
| Editing | Paola Traverso | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Danila Del Percio | Costume Design |
| Camera | Manuel Ribaudo | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Anne-Charlotte Bradfer | Assistant Director |
| Production | Massimo D'Orzi | Producer |
| Production | Paola Traverso | Producer |
| Production | Filippo Trojano | Producer |