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La guerra del Tiburtino III

La guerra del Tiburtino III (2023)

Nov 02, 2023 1h 31m Science Fiction Comedy

In the Tiburtino III neighbourhood, in the outer suburbs of Rome, a small asteroid falls from the sky. In the following days, almost everyone in the suburb starts behaving inexplicably oddly: they all suck AA batteries. An improbable group of young characters finds out that many have been infected by some parasites and the aliens intend to conquer the whole world.

Directed by Luna Gualano

Cast

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Crew

Director
  • Luna Gualano
Producer
  • Carlo Macchitella
  • Antonio Manetti
  • Marco Manetti
  • Pier Giorgio Bellocchio

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Thematic Analysis

As a science fiction narrative, La guerra del Tiburtino III explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about humanity's place in the universe and our evolutionary trajectory. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.

Director Luna Gualano brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2023, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of La guerra del Tiburtino III took approximately 11 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 91 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 150 minutes long.
  • Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
  • The musical score contains over 48 unique compositions.
  • The film contains approximately 1871 individual shots.

Historical Context

  • In 2023, when this film is released:
  • Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
  • Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: November 2, 2023
  • Runtime: 1h 31m

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