“To Himself” – Film Details & Key Facts
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Synopsis:
“To Himself” explores how facing mortality changes one’s perspective on life. It’s a story about loss and a man confronting his past and seeking peace wiht himself, rather than focusing on illness. The film aims to portray fragility with honesty and find poetry in everyday encounters, using the awareness of death as a catalyst for re-evaluating life.
Key People Involved:
* Director: Ekaterina khudenkikh
* Producer: Angelo Antonucci
* Starring: Natasha Stefanenko (also expresses her love for filming in the Marche region) & Francois-Eric Gendron (received a Lifetime Achievement Award)
* Marche Actors: Isabella Carloni, Aldo Emanuele Castellani, Luca Vagnoni, Rebecca Liberati, Monia Silvestri, Serena Severini, Rossano Bartolucci
* Music: Band Agorà
* President of Marche Cultura Foundation/Marche Film Commission: Andrea Agostini
Inspiration & Themes:
* The film is inspired by a lesser-known poem by Giacomo Leopardi, “To Himself” (written in 1833).
* It explores universal themes of introspection, the search for meaning, fragility, and the beauty found in life’s imperfections.
Filming Location & Impact:
* Location: The Marche region of italy (Senigallia, Gradara, Fabriano, Fermo). Specific locations include Roman cisterns and the Fermo library.
* Economic Impact: The production generated economic revenue for the region, employing 18 crew members, 11 actors, and approximately 100 local extras for a month-long shoot.
Awards & Recognition (as of the text):
* Los Angeles Independent Woman Film Awards 2025
* DMOFF Film Festival Awards 2025
* 79th Salerno International Film Festival (Feature Film Section Winner)
* Lifetime Achievement award to Francois-Eric Gendron
Distribution:
* Initial release in cinemas.
* Will be available on Prime Video after its theatrical run.
Institutional Support:
The film received support from the Marche Film Commission and was praised by local political representatives (mayors of Senigallia & Gradara, deputy mayor of Fabriano, President of the City Council of Fermo, and MEP Carlo Ciccioli) who emphasized the importance of investing in cinema for regional promotion and job creation.
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