Hidden Away

Volevo Nascondermi

61st TIFF: Greek premiere

Toni, an orphan of Italian origin, is deported from Switzerland to Italy, where he lives in abject poverty on the banks of river Po. Physically deformed and mentally disordered, Toni is marginalized and humiliated by a society hateful of any suspicion of divergence. Ultimately, he finds refuge in painting, channeling his bitterness and dire need for acceptance. A gripping biopic featuring painter Antonio Ligabue that exalts art’s redemptive powers, while praising the values of diversity.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Giorgio Diritti

Script: Giorgio Diritti, Tania Pedroniin, Fredo Valla

Cinematography: Matteo Cocco

Editing: Paolo Cottignola, Giorgio Diritti

Sound: Luca Leprotti, Marco Biscarini

Music: Marco Biscarini, Daniele Furlati

Actors: Elio Germano, Pietro Traldi, Orietta Notari, Andrea Gherpielli, Oliver Ewy, Leonardo Carrozzo

Production: Palomar, Rai Cinema

Producers: Carlo Degli Esposti, Nicola Serra

Sets: Ludovica Ferrario, Alessandra Mura

Format: DCP

Color: Color

Production Country: Italy

Production Year: 2019

Duration: 118'

Contact: Rai Com

Awards/Distinctions: Silver Berlin Bear – Berlinale IFF 2020

Giorgio Diritti

Born in Bologna in 1959, Giorgio Diritti is a director, screenwriter, and producer. After starting his career collaborating with some of the most talented Italian directors, Diritti completed his first short, Cappello da Marinaio in 1990. The film was selected in numerous international film festivals including the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Festival. His first feature, Il Vento fa il suo giro – The Wind Blows Round (2005), traveled to more than 60 national and international events (among which the Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, the BFI London Film Festival and the Filmfest Munchen), winning more than 40 awards. The release of the film in Italy is one of the most long-lasting of recent times, as the film was available in Italian cinemas for more than 18 months. In 2020, Diritti directed Hidden Away, which tells the life of painter Antonio Ligabue: the film was presented at the 2020 Berlin Film Festival, where Elio Germano won for his role the Silver Bear for Best Actor.The film later won six David di Donatello Awards, including Best Film and Best Director. His latest feature, Lubo, was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 80th Venice International Film Festival in 2023.