"Such A Pretty Girl": Deborah Puette’s Gripping New Drama Premieres
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Deborah Puette’s "Such A Pretty Girl" offers a tender, personal exploration of family expectations and unconditional love.
Not Film Fest
Exclusive coverage from Nòt Film Fest in Santarcangelo di Romagna, Italy. Discover filmmaker interviews, reviews, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of Europe’s most innovative independent film festivals.
"Butterflyman" Brings Absurdist Humor and Heartfelt Isolation
At Nòt Film Fest, Jeroen Zeegers’ "Butterflyman" delivers an absurd yet tender portrait of introversion and suspicion through the eyes of a butterfly keeper.
“We’re Still Here” Paints an Intimate Portrait of Memory and Absence
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Matheus Malburg and Larissa Murai’s "We’re Still Here" turns real-life conversations into an intimate portrait of an ex-couple reunited at a party.
Vitória Vasconcellos’ "Hide-and-Seek" Exposes Brazil’s Hidden Struggle for Women’s Rights
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Vitória Vasconcellos’ "Hide-and-Seek" immerses viewers in a raw, first-person 16mm portrait of sisterhood and survival under Brazil’s restrictive abortion laws.
"Harvest of Light" Shines a Lens on Turkey’s Hidden Farm Labor
At Italy’s Nòt Film Fest, Esin Özalp Öztürk’s "Harvest of Light" offers an intimate portrait of seasonal onion harvest workers in rural Turkey.
Audrey Lane’s "SEÁNA" Confronts Grief and Friendship with Raw Honesty
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Audrey Lane’s "SEÁNA" uses vérité, archival footage, and personal dialogue to deliver a compassionate, unfiltered portrait of grief, friendship, and the enduring impact of a life cut short.
"Lo Sguardo": Gloria Zingales Confronts the Male Gaze
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Gloria Zingales’s "Lo Sguardo" immerses viewers in a psychologically charged giallo, exploring the weight of the male gaze through layered visual storytelling and a tense, solitary journey home.
"Nado" Explores Resilience and Recognition Through the Life of Sculptor Nado Canuti
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Daniele Farina’s debut feature "Nado" honors the extraordinary life of sculptor Nado Canuti, tracing his path from wartime resistance fighter to world-renowned artist.
"Patience (Sabali)" Captures Migration, Love, and Resilience Through Poetic Cinema
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Valentin Guiod’s Patience (Sabali) merges striking visuals, African music, and an ambitious six-hour one-take sequence to explore migration, resilience, and the power of immortal love.
Helena Ganjalyan and Bartosz Szpak on Making "Glorious Summer"
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Helena Ganjalyan and Bartosz Szpak’s debut feature "Glorious Summer" presents a visually layered meditation on freedom, control, and rebellion. Shot entirely "day for night," the film embodies the fearless choices and creative freedom of independent cinema.
"Violent Butterflies": Adolfo Dávila’s Fierce Portrait of Youth Rebellion
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Adolfo Dávila’s "Violent Butterflies" collides punk music, graffiti, and political protest into an unflinching portrait of a generation confronting injustice.