DOLCE FINE GIORNATA CONTACTS: World Sales : Films Boutique Köpenicker Str. 184. 10997 Berlin, Germany +49 30 69 53 78 50 contact@filmsboutique.com in Park City: Jean-Christophe Simon, Louis Balsan) FESTIVAL PUBLICIST: MEDIAPLAN PR Tatiana Detlofson: [email protected] Cell: 310-663-3465 Shelby Scoggins: [email protected] Cell: 406-253-7887 PRODUCER: No Sugar Films DOmaniewska 47/10/Warsaw @Sundance Marta Habior, Producer +48603486287 Marta Lewandowska, Producer, +48600457010 nosugarfilms@nosugarfilms.com - I was with this project since the idea. From the beginning I loved it although it was controversial, rather difficult - I like such things to play. It touches on such contemporary and vividly current problems, it seemed really important to me. My character, Maria Linde, is very complex and interesting. Krystyna Janda Title: Dolce Fine Giornata (PL) Runtime: 90 mins Language: Italian, Polish, French Writers: Jacel Borcuch, Szczepan Twardoch Director: Jacek Borcuch Cast: Krystyna Janda, Kasia Smutniak, Vincent Riotta, Antonio Catania, Robin Renucci, Lorenzo de Moor Producer: Marta Habior/NO SUGAR FILMS Distributor: NEXT FILM Worldwide Sales: Films Boutique IN TUSCANY, MARIA'S STABLE FAMILY LIFE BEGINS TO ERODE AS HER RELATIONSHIP WITH A YOUNG IMMIGRANT DEVELOPS AGAINST A BACKDROP OF TERRORISM AND ERODING DEMOCRACY. Synopsis: Maria Linde is a Jewish Nobel Prize winner. Her life follows the quiet rhythms of the Italian countryside, until her world and relation- ships with her husband and daughter begin to erode as she grows fond of a young immigrant, Nazeer. At the crossroads of a free spirit and an aging body, Maria tries to define her role in the fast-changing conditions of her world. When a dramatic terrorist attack takes place in Rome, Maria shares a controversial opinion about the events in an impassioned acceptance speech, giving up her Nobel Prize and igniting controversy in her village and across Europe. From that moment on, she will experience a startling chain of consequences, for Nazeer, for her family, for the local community and for herself. “Dolce Fine Giornata” is a story about a clash of great creative intellect and femininity, with the backdrop of eroding democracy in Europe. From the first to the last scene, Maria has the strength and courage to stand for what she values most. In a multi-generational house, in a Tuscan province, not far from the old Etruscan city of Volterra, we look at its residents, different attitudes, different views of the world, a different vision of things in general. But most importantly, as if we were looking in a mirror, we are looking at ourselves. It is we who are forced to answer the difficult questions raised in the course of events. The subject of the film is Maria Linde, a Polish poet and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Her not always explicit relations with her closest ones are evading a simple understanding of life. Her courage and uncompromising attitude arouse extreme emotions. You can either identify with it or reject it. Nothing is easy, and nothing is as it seems. I wanted to tell a story about life that cannot be caught up with. The image of the great poet, moral authority and a widely admired artist gave me great possibilities. It helps, e.g., in the intellectual battle - her strong presence in history, from the first DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT to the last scene, makes it much easier to use great words, without risking falling into pretentiousness or pathos. Old continent has been setting the tone for hundreds of years being My biggest challenge was to create a fictional, great poet a point of reference, shaping and imposing a picture of life on our credible in such a way as to be able to say through her life and planet. The best of images. Although Europe is still the best place actions, a few words about Freedom. to live, its inhabitants are beginning to demand concrete measures Thankfully, Krystyna Janda, an icon, joined me in this journey. from politicians. Hundreds of thousands of newly arrived refugees are enforcing rapid, Jacek Borcuch often ill-thought decisions, the consequences of which are felt every day by the citizens of Europe. The fear of the unknown, the lack of wise politics and cooperation between the states forming the union make the continent 'stuffy' and very uncertain. So we’ve landed a story we were passionate about, believed in its potential, and we also appreciated very much both Jacek’s and Szczepan Twardoch’s (co-writer) previous work. From that moment we worked very intensely on story development. The script went threw a number of re-writes preceded with countless discussions with one pretty clear goal - to not make a thesis or statements, but to evoke emotions, allow and invite the audience to participate, to free their perspective, which is ultimately what our character is aiming for, too. The process of financing relied largely on the Polish Film Institute which was at that particular time changing its management, also due to political changes. The reaction of the experts at the institute was a first indication for us that with this film, we may actually succeed in ‘joining’ rather than dividing. Once the script was ready, there was no real time to start the co-production process with Italy for many reasons, mainly actresses availability. Also our partners (Michał Cechnicki and Marek Kobiałka) agreed to accommodate the entire crew in PRODUCER’S STATEMENT Tuscany as an investment deal only on particular dates. We had Jacek came to us with an early script draft only 3 years ago, so to shoot and we had to shoot fast. To close financing, we reached working on this project from script to premiere was fast, but to TANK - Dymitr Solomko and Magda Olak, who fell in love with definitely not easy, it was rather intense. Personally, I am very the project. Dymitr joined as an investor and co-producer. interested and emotional about issues of immigration, xenophobia, We also received wonderful support form the city and citizens racism, which we face everyday (even without coming across of Volterra. From start to finish, we worked with very young and increased immigration in Poland on a scale even slightly similar to dedicated passionate crew, Michał Dymek’s outstanding Western European countries). We experience how populism and cinematography is his debut in feature film. In the end, I hope we irresponsible politics affect public views in the ugliest possible way. managed to tell a humanistic, evocative and emotional story with I thought this script, if well developed, had the potential to a political undertone. humanize these topics and in a dream scenario, maybe even gently shift perspectives inviting empathy and inclusivity. I am also Marta Habior inspired by every and any, real or fictional, strong female character I come across in my professional and personal life. In this film, it’s the one and only Krystyna Janda, who plays Maria Linde, the embodiment of strength, courage, outspokenness, and actual freedom. We are ‘No Sugar Films’ for a reason! CAST KRYSTYNA JANDA MARIA LINDE Krystyna Janda (born 18 December 1952, Selected lmography: in Starachowice, Poland) is a film and 1976: Man of Marble – Agnieszka theater actress, perhaps the only one 1978: Without Anesthesia – Agata in Poland to enjoy star status, known 1980: The Orchestra Conductor – Marta internationally for playing leading roles 1981: Man of Iron – Agnieszka in films by Polish directors Andrzej 1981: Mephisto – Barbara Bruckner Wajda (Man of Marble, Man of Iron), 1981: The War of the Worlds: Next Century – Gea Krzysztof Kieślowski (Dekalog) and 1982: Avant la bataille – as herself Andrzej Żuławski (On a silver Globe). 1982: Ce fut un bel été – Wanda 1982: Espion, lève-toi – Anna Gretz In 1981, Janda played in the Academy 1982: Interrogation – Antonina Dziwisz Award-winning movie Mephisto. In 1982, she played the lead character in Ryszard 1983: Bella Donna – Lena Bugajski's film Przesłuchanie 1984: Glut – Anna (Interrogation), which first premiered 1984: O-Bi, O-Ba: The End of Civilization – Gea seven years later in 1989, following the 1984: Der Bulle und das Mädchen [de] – Gerlinde collapse of communism. Despite the 1985: Vertiges – Maria film's late release, she garnered 1986: Laputa – Malgorzata international acclaim for her 1986: W zawieszeniu [pl] – Anna Mroczyńska performance, including winning Best 1987: On the Silver Globe – Aza Actress at the Cannes Film Festival. 1987: A Short Film About Killing – Dorota In 1993, she was a member of the jury 1988: Dekalog: Two – Dorota Geller at the 43rd Berlin International Film 1988: Dekalog: Five – Dorota Geller Festival. 1989: Inventory – Julia She is considered one of the greatest 1997: An Air So Pure – Ms. Leduroy and most popular actresses in the 2000: Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease – Anna history of Polish cinema. 2005: Call of the Toad – Aleksandra Piątkowska 2009: Tatarak – Marta 2009: Reverse – Irena Jankowska, Sabina's mother 2011: Elles – Alicja's mother CAST daughter Robin Renucci - Le Monde journalist husband commissar LODOVICI JACEK BORCUCH director, co-writer SZCZEPAN TWARDOCH co-writer All That I Love –2009, Polish Oscar candidate 2011 SUNDANCE Film Festival 2010 – World Cinema Dramatic Competition, Laureate of Nike, the most prestigous Polish Literary Award. International Film Festival ROTTERDAM 2010, PUSAN International Film Festival 2009 Morphine (2012) Sold to over 20 theritories incl: France, translated into German, French and Hungarian, sold to Czech Republic, USA, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Benelux.