Hidden Away (2020)
The film tackles the life journey of Toni Ligabue, visionary naïf painter who used to draw tigers, lions and jaguars while living among the poplar trees of the boundless Po valley. A harsh life that is a fairy tale too, as a lonely and marginalized kid finds redemption in his art, and a way to express himself and be admired by the world.
Director: Giorgio Diritti
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: February 27, 2020
Cast
- Elio Germano - Antonio Ligabue
- Oliver Ewy - Antonio Ligabue Jr.
- Leonardo Carrozzo - Ligabue da bambino
- Pietro Traldi - Renato Marino Mazzacurati
- Orietta Notari - Mazzacurati’s Mother
- Fabrizio Careddu - Ivo
- Andrea Gherpelli - Andrea Mozzali
- Denis Campitelli - Nerone
- Filippo Marchi - Vandino
- Maurizio Pagliari - Sassi
Screenplay
Music: Daniele Furlati, Marco Biscarini
Cinematography: Matteo Cocco
Editing: Paolo Cottignola, Giorgio Diritti
Production: Palomar, MiC, Aranciafilm, Regione Emilia-Romagna, RAI
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
painter, poverty, art, mental illness, outsider art
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hidden Away about?
- The film tackles the life journey of Toni Ligabue, visionary naïf painter who used to draw tigers, lions and jaguars while living among the poplar trees of the boundless Po valley. A harsh life that is a fairy tale too, as a lonely and marginalized kid finds redemption in his art, and a way to express himself and be admired by the world.
- Who directed Hidden Away?
- Hidden Away was directed by Giorgio Diritti.
- Who stars in Hidden Away?
- Hidden Away stars Elio Germano, Oliver Ewy, Leonardo Carrozzo, Pietro Traldi, Orietta Notari, Fabrizio Careddu.
- How long is Hidden Away?
- Hidden Away has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Hidden Away?
- Hidden Away is a Drama film.
- Where was Hidden Away produced?
- Hidden Away was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Hidden Away?
- The themes of Hidden Away include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.