My first attempt at directing a film while shooting it. With the cooperation of a caffe-bar owner in Avellino it was possible to use his establishment as a setting while at the same time orchestrate his employees and customers to create an entertaining and simple story. My
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mind went out of body or maybe the other way around. I found myself coaxing, animating and even acting to get participants to go a step beyond. This short feature is, in effect, a slice of real life in an Italian caffe colored with people’s charm, emotions and willingness to enjoy a moment. Fast moving and busy. The shoot was unannounced to the customers thereby very spontaneous. I actually disregarded the script at one point.
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