watch trailer here
World Premiere at Films de Femmes 21.03.2024
Synopsis:
“Valery Alexanderplatz”(Germany, 28′) is an experimental short movie filmed around Berlin Mitte and the famous Alexanderplatz about the life of Italian trans-activist Valérie Taccarelli. This story starts with Milva, the popular italian diva and her most known song “Alexanderplatz”. Just a few know though that this song is in reality an adaptation of Alfredo Cohen’s song “Valery”, released in 1978. “Valery” was a 15 years old trans teenager, now known as Valérie Taccarelli.
“Valery Alexanderplatz” is written, directed and edited by Silvia Maggi
starring Valérie Taccarelli
Sound recording and sound design: Stellan Veloce
Colorist: Sally Shamas
Translation and subtitles by Antonella Lis Vigilante and Mara Mahia
Funded by the Bezirkskulturfonds Mitte.
AWARDS
BEST DIRECTOR at Berlin Indie Film Festival
FESTIVALS (OFFICIAL SELECIONS)
LOS ANGELES ITALIA FILM FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DES FILMS DE FEMMES
qFEST QUEER FILM FESTIVAL SPLIT
TRANSLATIONS TRANS FILM FESTIVAL SEATTLE
VERTIGO INERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
CINEMA SCREENINGS
Cineteca Lumière, Bologna
SPBH space, Milan