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Clown Heart/ Cuore di Clown

Director: Paolo Zucca
Writers: Filippo Bologna, Paolo Zucca
Producer: Andrea De Micheli
Cinematographer: Patrizio Patrizi
Editor: Chiara Vullo

Synopsis: 

Braciola has got a peculiarity: he’s a clown that can't make anybody laugh. The only one who seems to understand and appreciate him is his beloved Gioia, but she’s forced to get married to the very bad boss Tonino, who keeps Rosaria, Gioia’s sister, under the threat of seizing her shop. However Braciola doesn't give up and storms into the church just when the wedding is about to be celebrated. Helped by an accomplice, he spreads panic among the guests and escapes with Gioia. Soon the two are found by Tonino, and Gioia unwillingly follows the terrible boss, because she wants to save her loved clown's life. But that night Braciola decides to go and get her girlfriend back....

Biography:

Born in Cagliari in 1972, Paolo Zucca, after graduating from university in Florence with a degree in Modern Literature, he was selected for a scholarship for the RAI School for Film and Television Screenwriters and took a diploma in direction from N.U.C.T. (New University of Cinema and Television) in Cinecittà. His film/graduating thesis, Banana Rossa, was shortlisted for the Young Director Award at Cannes and the Golden Globe of the International Press in Italy. He has written, directed and produced five short films and about thirty advertisements, winning numerous prizes the world over. His short film L’Arbitro (The Referee), won the David di Donatello award for best short film in 2009 and the Prix Spécial du Jury in Clermont-Ferrand.

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