May 21 – An intense Marcello Mastroianni in a scene from the cult movie “La Dolce Vita” (1960) by Federico Fellini is just one of the “fragments” representing the best of Italian cinema; an industry capable of fascinating and amazing audiences gathered this week in Cannes. As the first predictions on the jury’s verdict are starting to surface, the 68th Cannes Film Festival seems to have already awarded the Italian “movie” Caleidoscopio. The video installation placed in the tunnel leading to the Italian Pavilion is receiving unexpected attraction from workers and spectators: it’s become a place for visits, rendez-vous, for prohibited selfies, tweets, and even impromptu photo shoots and TV services. The psychedelic experience is becoming a phenomenon, reaping rave reviews. Particularly appreciated is the illusion mirror installation scattered in the 12-meter gallery. The mirrors reflect images from the history of Italian cinema and television. Caleidoscopio offers the opportunity to dive – just for a moment – into Italian cinema, creating a growing buzz among Italian and international operators. (Red)
