For the 5th edition of the INLAGUNA FILM FESTIVAL (INLFF), (9-15 December), Rete Cinema in Laguna presents a programme of screenings and public talks dedicated to formal and narrative experimentation in contemporary cinema in collaboration with Palazzo Grassi – Punta della Dogana.
In addition to the screenings of films that will compete for the “Gianfranco De Bosio” Prize dedicated to the Veronese director and partisan, special screenings of films in the Out of Competition and Tributes section will take place in the presence of international guests such as John Smith. The screenings will be followed by a conversation with the authors.
Friday 12 December
6 pm
Screening in honour of John Smith
- The Kiss (5') by John Smith, original version with Italian subtitles
- Daria's Night Flowers (16') by Maryam Tafakory, original version with Italian and English subtitles. Followed by a conversation with the director.
- To a land unknown (100') by Mahdi Fleiflel, original version with Italian and English subtitles
9 pm
Screening Film INLFF 2025
- Gargantuan (1') by John Smith, original version with Italian subtitles
- Les Tremblements (37') by David Depesseville, original version with Italian and English subtitles. Followed by a conversation with the director.
- Balentes (70') by Giovanni Columbu, original version with Italian and English subtitles. Followed by a conversation with the director.
Saturday 13 December
4 pm
Screening in honour of John Smith
- A State of Grace (3') by John Smith, original version with Italian subtitles
- Loynes (25') by Dorian Jesperes, original version with Italian and English subtitles
- My Father's Shadow (93') by Akinola Davies Jr., original version with Italian and English subtitles
6 pm
Screening Film INLFF 2025
- The Wasteland (5') by John Smith, original version with Italian subtitles
- Trouble (33') by Miranda Pennel, original version with Italian and English subtitles. Followed by a conversation with the director.
- La dernière rive (72') by Jean-François Ravagnan, original version with Italian and English subtitles. Followed by a conversation with the director.
9 pm
John Smith retrospective
- The Girl Chewing Gum (12')
- The Black Tower (24')
- Om (4')
- Blight (14')
- Dirty Pictures (14')
- Being John Smith (27')
original version with Italian subtitles. Followed by a conversation with the director.
Sunday 14 December
4 pm
Screening Film INLFF 2025
- Twice (3') by John Smith, original version with Italian subtitles
- La Felicidad (15') by John Smith, original version with Italian and English subtitles
- The Seasons (80') by Maureen Fazendeiro, original version with Italian and English subtitles. Followed by a conversation with the director.
6 pm
Screening Film INLFF 2025
- Dad' Stick (5') by John Smith, original version with Italian subtitles
- Ari (90') by Léonor Serraile, original version with Italian and English subtitles. Followed by a conversation with the director and the main actor Andranic Manet.
