Dolce Far Niente (2023) Written & Directed from Michael Antonio Keane

Synopsis
The tale of an Irish writer who moves to Northern Italy, finding a new sense of tranquility in life after experiencing heartache.

A journey of healing and growth told through a cinematic format while recognising my strength, creativity and morals as an artist, storyteller, while always reminding myself that there will always be hope, and light at the end of the tunnel. Remember to be you, nobody can take that away from you! As an artist it is my duty to express emotions and tell stories for me to grow further in my learnings of life. Dolce Far Niente is by far my proudest body of work which I have created, resonating with Aidan and everything about it so powerfully. I must acknowledge that while written during a time os sadness, I firmly stand by saying that this piece, it's my style, the style of cinema that I have always aspired to make and I am beyond chuffed to call it my own. It is the best and it's me.

WINNER ‘BEST SHORT FILM’ (2024) REEL ROMANCE FESTIVAL, Dublin.
NOMINEE ‘BEST EDITING’ (2024) DU Film Festival, Dublin.
NOMINEE ‘BEST STUDENT FILM’ (2024) REWIND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Glasgow.
SHORTLIST ‘CAMEO’ AWARDS (2024) United Kingdom.
OFFICIAL SELECTION (2023) BAFTA-QUALIFYING INDIECORK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION (2024) REWIND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Glasgow.
OFFCIAL SELECTION (2024) DU FILM FESTIVAL, DUBLIN.
OFFICIAL SELECTION (2024) PEOPLE'S PICTUREHOUSE CINEMA, Cork.
OFFICIAL SELECTION (2024) NATIONAL YREC FESTIVAL.
OFFICIAL SELECTION (2024) REEL ROMANCE FESTIVAL, Dublin.

Filming locations July-August 2023
Verona, Italy.
Modena, Italy.
Bologna Italy.

Equipment used
Sony A6400 + E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens.

If you wish to contribute towards helping me to make more films, every little gratuity is warmly welcomed and appreciated, please support my journey by showing a small token of appreciation, most grateful always - Michael 💚 https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted...

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