The First Public Screening in the UAE, in occasion of the Italian National Space Day.
The first National Space Day was born in Italy and established by ASI (the Italian Space Agency) to celebrate the launch of the first Italian satellite San Marco 1 (15 December 1964). This launch allowed Italy to become one of the first countries in the world to succeed in the earth’s atmosphere.
On July 20th, 2019, exactly on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, the European Space Agency’s space mission “Beyond” was launched. With an ambitious goal: “Beyond” is intended to advance the further exploration of space, with the Moon and Mars firmly in view. The Italian Luca Parmitano is leading the mission as Commander of the International Space Station (ISS). But who is this astronaut, who are these men and women who spend months in space and totally dedicate themselves to the progress of mankind? Who leave family and friends behind? Who expose themselves to microgravity and renounce on almost every comfort? Nationality, language and gender seem to play no role on the ISS. To what extent does the shared view of the distant Earth, the so called „overview effect“, unite the astronauts? Do they return changed by the experience of space? What insights can we draw from this? We talk to ESA astronauts Luca Parmitano to give a voice to the men and women who accompany them before, during and after their mission.
Directed by: Francesco Cannavà
Cast: Luca Parmitano, Frank De Winne, Maybritt Kuypers, Johann-Dietrich Wörner, Matthias Biniok.
Cinematography: Cristiano Di Nicola
Producer: Fabio Fagone, Vincenzo De Marco, Renata Giuliano Antonio Padovani
Executive producer: Francesco Mollo, Harald Pignatelli
Genre: Documentary
Nationality: Germany/Italy
Year: 2020
Lenght: 52’/80’
Resolution: 4K
Format: color
A Co-Production with:
Skylight Italia – 8 Road Film – Beagle Media Sas – LattePlus
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Originally from Tuscany, graduated in film history in Rome. Gained different experiences on international TV and film sets since 2012. Various assignments for distribution companies and film productions. Antonio specialized in post-production and animation. He created visual installations and commercials for many big brands as well as small local companies. Antonio attended the Course of Direction at the National Film School (CSC - Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia) in Rome.
