Il regista / The Director

Vincenzo Gioanola (b. Casale Monferrato, Italy) graduated from the Fine Arts Academy, Turin, in 1979. In 1981 he created Boogie, his first animation film, meanwhile teaching, conducting courses for teachers and workshops around the country, and working as illustrator and graphic artist. His directorial credits include Garibaldi Blues (1982), Russian Roulette (1985), Nove secondi e mezzo (1987), Dobrodolska Hora (1989), Fight Da Faida (1993), which earned him numerous international awards. He is founding partner of the La Lanterna Magica production company, where he works as screenplay writer, animator, editor and soundtrack composer. Since 2001 he has taught at the National School of Cinema, Chieri.

“In recent years, the film workshop at the Primo Liceo Artistico has found animated film to be the medium best suited to its artistic vocation. Production has been mainly experimental, alternating the use of classic methods with digital formats created with last-generation software. This past year, we wanted to show our mettle not only with the technology of the medium but with the communication of a concept through narration. The environment seemed an excellent choice of theme on account of its topicality and the interest it holds for the students.”