Join us for a unique evening with Italian filmmaker and theatre director Renzo Carbonera. This special event offers an intimate exploration of Carbonera's groundbreaking project, which brings August Wilson's powerful work to an Italian stage for the first time.
In 2023, Renzo Carbonera made history by directing the first-ever Italian translation of August Wilson's Jitney in Vicenza, featuring a cast of second-generation Afro-Italian actors. This evening, you'll delve into the fascinating journey of bringing Wilson's narrative, deeply rooted in African American culture, to an Italian audience. Carbonera will illuminate the challenges and triumphs of this remarkable cultural exchange through a discussion and exclusive film clips.
Despite his profound influence on American literature and theatre, August Wilson remains relatively unknown in Italy. Wilson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, authored works such as Fences, which wereadapted into a film starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2016. Carbonera's project seeks to introduce Wilson's work to Italian audiences while drawing poignant parallels between the social issues depicted in Jitney and contemporary challenges in Italy, such as immigration and racism.
Renzo Carbonera is an acclaimed Italian filmmaker, theatre director, and writer known for his innovative approach to storytelling across multiple mediums. His work spans television documentaries, feature films, and theatrical productions and has been featured in international festivals, garnering numerous awards. Carbonera's dedication to exploring complex social themes such as identity, immigration, and cultural intersections has made him a distinctive voice in contemporary Italian arts.
Experience the intersection of cultures (African-American and Afro-Italian). This is more than just a discussion – it celebrates August Wilson's legacy as well as the greater diversity of today's Italian population.
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This is a rare opportunity to gain insight into a project as artistically ambitious as it is culturally significant. We look forward to welcoming you to this special evening!
