This episode discusses Nanni Moretti’s Caro diario (Dear Diary), an introspective autobiographical look at three phases of Moretti’s life. This story blends the comic with the tragic, all while highlighting a journey of independence, interdependence, and codependence. Moretti’s work also has some interesting ties to the Odyssey both as a narrative as well as through its formal execution.

Plus, some news updates on film festivals and where you can screen contemporary Italian film through virtual cinema.

Links:

• Film Movement: Caro diario
• New York Film Festival: Notturno | The Truffle Hunters
• Chicago Film Festival: Lacci | Padreonostro
• Rose Theatre: Martin Eden
• Laemmle: La dea fortuna

• Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This episode features the following music excerpts from the film’s soundtrack:

• “Didi” by Khaled
• “Bambini al telefono” by Nicola Piovani
• “Isole” by Nicola Piovani
• “Inevitabilmente (Lettera dal carcere)” by Fiorella Mannoia