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Alien FoodAlien Food

Alien Food

October 9, 2023

Monday, 4:30 PM

Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center

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Giorgio Cugno (Dir), 108 minutes, Italy, North American Premiere

Director Giorgio Cugno and Producer Giulia Mercandino in attendance.

In Italian w/ English subtitles.

Who are we when nobody is watching? What are our fantasies and phobias if we don’t share them? After many years in a protected psychiatric community, Alberto comes to stay with Vicky’s family. As a vulnerable adult, Alberto divides his time between his old therapeutic community, his work, and adapting to the rhythms and boundaries of his new ‘home’. A touching, unexpected friendship anchors this stark, first-person window into psychosis.

Festivals: Rotterdam

Read an interview w/ Director Giorgio Cugno + Producer Giulia Mercandino here.

  • Still from Alien Food

    Still from Alien Food

    Directed by: Giorgio Cugno

October 9, 2023

Monday, 4:30 PM

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Venue Website ⟶

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