First-look image has been released for IDDA, the sophomore narrative feature from rising Italian filmmaker Irene Dionisio (Pawn Street), following today’s announcement of the film’s world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) Platform Competition. Starring two of Italy’s top emerging actresses, Tecla Insolia (The Art of Joy) and Romana Maggiora Vergano (There’s Still Tomorrow), the film follows childhood friends Adele and Sofia, now in their thirties, whose lifelong bond is challenged during a journey hiking up the eerie volcanic landscapes of Sicily’s Mount Etna.
Irene Dionisio is an Italian filmmaker and visual artist whose work was screened at majorfestivals, including Venice Critics’ Week, Visions du Réel and Festival dei Popoli. She receivedthe Solinas Prize, France’s SCAM Prize, and Jury Prize at Tehran’s Cinema Verité for herfeature documentary SHORES (2015). Dionisio's first narrative feature PAWN STREET (2017)premiered at Venice Critics’ Week. It was nominated for the David di Donatello & Globo d’Oroawards for Best Debut, winning the Silver Ribbon for Best Screenplay. Her video installationswere exhibited internationally, from Venice'S Palazzo Grassi to OCAT Shanghai. Dionisio wasthe artistic director of Turin's historic LGBTQI film festival Lovers for three years.
