VERA, 2023
Austia| DCP, Color, 115’ | İtalian
Directors: Tizza Covi, Rainer Frimmel
Cast: Vera Gemma, Daniel De Palma, Sebastian Dascalu
A life story that interweaves fact and fiction, Vera stars Vera Gemma, daughter of Giuliano Gemma, the handsome Italian star of many spaghetti westerns. This hybrid documentary follows Vera's socialite life in Rome, as we follow her loneliness and her struggle to cope with aging. We empathize deeply with this woman who struggles to cope with the inevitable legacy of a father who left her at the mercy of a cruel world, like many other celebrity children. Playing a complex and fragile version of herself, Vera Gemma delivers an unforgettable performance.
This film can be viewed on February 22, - 11.00 & February 24, 13.00
In the run-up to the 96th Academy Awards to be held this year, Istanbul Modern Cinema presents a selection of 10 films in the "Best International Film" category. This exciting category of the highly competitive awards is of particular interest for world cinema.