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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: Italy
A Deep Dive into the 1935 Vision of Alessandro Previtera
Peeling back the layers of Alessandro Previtera's Maratona Bianca exposes the collaborative alchemy between Alessandro Previtera and the 1935 creative team. Anchored by a narrative that is both personal and universal, it reinforces the idea that cinema is a medium of infinite possibilities.
In Maratona Bianca, Alessandro Previtera pushes the boundaries of conventional narrative. The film's unique approach to its subject matter has sparked endless debates and interpretations among cinephiles and critics alike.
| Cinematography | Static |
| Soundtrack | Orchestral |
| Editing | Invisible |
| Art Direction | Kitsch |
Visualizing the convergence of Alessandro Previtera's style and the core Documentary narrative.
Documentary on one of the first editions of the Trofeo Mezzalama, the highest ski mountaineering race in Europe, at more than 4,200 meters above sea level, which takes place on the glaciers of Monte Rosa, from Breuil to Gressoney-La-Trinité, crossing the summits of Castor (4,199 meters) and Nez du Liskamm (4,100 meters). The film recounts the last hours of feverish preparation before the start, the teams preparing for the race linked in ropes, then follows the stages of the competition by following the groups of skiers from a plane. Created in 1933, the Trofeo Mezzalama was contested until 1938, before falling into oblivion during the war. A second version was organized from 1970 to 1973. A third biannual version has been organized since 1997.
Decades after its release, Maratona Bianca remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Alessandro Previtera's status as a master of the craft in Italy and beyond.