Tribute to Pupi Avati
Italian director Pupi Avati will receive the PSIFF International Filmmaker Award this year. He and his producer (and brother) Antonio Avati will be present for a tribute program of six titles, which illustrate the development of the Avati style. More on Pupi Avati
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A Christmas Gift
Italy, 1986, 102 min.
A parable on friendship and the power of money. Four friends gather on Christmas Eve for a poker game organized to rip off a rich industrialist who is supposed to be easy prey. But the night turns out different than planned, and in the end those who came to overcome leave defeated.... more
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Graduation Party
Italy, 1985, 97 min.
A graduation party thrown by a quiet confectioner for the daughter of his secret beloved turns into a disaster, full of envy and nasty actions. But the film made from the event shows a different version, where a fake feeling of joy takes the place of wicked reality... more
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The House With The Laughing Windows
Italy, 1976, 111 min.
Director Avati took a step into thriller territory in this early work. A gothic chiller, it revolves around the restoration of a painting depicting the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian. The art historian discovers evidence that the painter may have been involved in satanic rites and human sacrifice.... more
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A School Outing
Italy, 1983, 91 min.
Two high-school teachers take their students for an outing in the mountains. The youngsters flirt with each other, and the older teacher confesses his love for his younger colleague. However, a scandal breaks out when it's discovered that she's had a fling with one of her students.... more
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