Italian author Antonio Dikele Distefano, who grew up in the northern Italian city of Ravenna, is the originator of new Netflix Original series “Zero,” which marks the first series centered around the present-day lives of Black Italian youth. The groundbreaking skein centers on a shy Black kid named Zero who can become invisible, and uses his superpower to try and save Milan’s Barrio neighborhood from gentrification.
The 28-year-old Distefano, who was born in Italy to Angolan parents, co-wrote the series, which was inspired by one of his books. The show was also created by comic book artist and screenwriter Menotti together with Stefano Voltaggio (who is also its creative executive producer), Massimo Vavassori, Carolina Cavalli and Lisandro Monaco.
The eight-episode “Zero” is produced by Fabula Pictures with the participation of Milan’s Red Joint Film. It will drop on Netflix on April 21. The episodes are directed by Paola Randi,...
The 28-year-old Distefano, who was born in Italy to Angolan parents, co-wrote the series, which was inspired by one of his books. The show was also created by comic book artist and screenwriter Menotti together with Stefano Voltaggio (who is also its creative executive producer), Massimo Vavassori, Carolina Cavalli and Lisandro Monaco.
The eight-episode “Zero” is produced by Fabula Pictures with the participation of Milan’s Red Joint Film. It will drop on Netflix on April 21. The episodes are directed by Paola Randi,...
- 4/19/2021
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Produced by Fabula Pictures, the series’ nine episodes directed by Paola Randi, Ivan Silvestrini, Margherita Ferri and Mohamed Hossameldin will be available from the beginning of 2021. Filming has kicked off on a new Italian Netflix Original Series Zero, which was born out of an idea from young Lombardian writer of Angolan origin Antonio Dikele Distefano and created by Menotti (the co-author of They Call Me Jeeg). Written by Dikele Distefano and Menotti, together with Stefano Voltaggio (who’s also Creative Executive Producer on the series) Massimo Vavassori, Carolina Cavalli and Lisandro Monaco, Zero tells the tale of a shy boy with the extraordinary superpower of invisibility. He’s not so much a superhero as a modern hero who discovers his powers when Barrio, a peripheral neighbourhood in Milan from which he longs to escape, finds itself in peril. Zero will have to step into the uncomfortable shoes of a hero,...
Netflix recently announced a new Italian original titled “Zero” that will mark the first Italian series centered around the present-day lives of black Italian youths. “Zero” is based on several books by young writer and TV music show host Antonio Dikele Distefano, who was born in Italy from Angolan parents. The project was originated by Italian screenwriter and now creative executive producer Stefano Voltaggio, who pitched it to Netflix. It’s being produced by Italy’s Fabula Pictures, the shingle behind Netflix’s “Baby.” Variety spoke to Voltaggio about how he got this groundbreaking show off the ground. Excerpts.
“Zero” is groundbreaking for Italy in several respects. There’s the subject matter, of course, but also the fact that it originated from a writer pitching it directly to Netflix. How did you pull it all off?
“Zero” was born out of a collaboration between myself and Antonio Dikele Distefano who wrote three novels.
“Zero” is groundbreaking for Italy in several respects. There’s the subject matter, of course, but also the fact that it originated from a writer pitching it directly to Netflix. How did you pull it all off?
“Zero” was born out of a collaboration between myself and Antonio Dikele Distefano who wrote three novels.
- 10/20/2019
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Continuing its aggressive global push, especially when it comes to telling stories that spotlight the lives of underrepresented groups, Netflix has announced a noteworthy new original titled “Zero,” which marks the first ever scripted series to platform the black Italian experience, said its writer, Antonio Dikele Distefano, in a project launch video posted on the Netflix Italy Youtube page.
The idea for the series, which came from Distefano — a rising star on the Italian publishing scene — “Zero” tells the story of “a shy African-origin guy, a second generation Italian, who has an incredible super power. A modern superhero who, thanks to his power, will learn how to open up to the world and to love,” per the Netflix press release.
The aim is to create what the streaming giant describes as an original and unique exploration of the rich and diverse world of underrepresented cultures in Milanese suburbs, with rap elements.
The idea for the series, which came from Distefano — a rising star on the Italian publishing scene — “Zero” tells the story of “a shy African-origin guy, a second generation Italian, who has an incredible super power. A modern superhero who, thanks to his power, will learn how to open up to the world and to love,” per the Netflix press release.
The aim is to create what the streaming giant describes as an original and unique exploration of the rich and diverse world of underrepresented cultures in Milanese suburbs, with rap elements.
- 7/9/2019
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
The Perfect Husband is a film from Italy. Shot and recorded in English, this horror title is set for a release in Italy on December 4th, 2014. The film's story deals with a family tragedy as one couple tries to overcome the loss of their child. But, the husband (Bret Roberts) deals with his pain through torture. Now, the film's first trailer is hosted here. The clip shows the husband becoming more and more erratic. He confines his wife (Gabriella Wright), while attacking his neighbour. It seems that this vacation is just an opportunity to kill. The Perfect Husband is releasing in Italy, exclusively. Currently, there are no plans to release this title in North America. However, this could change in 2015 as the film is shopped to distributors. More details on the film are hosted below. Release Date: December 4th, 2014 (Limited Theatrical, Italy). Director: Lucas Pavetto. Writers: Lucas Pavetto and Massimo Vavassori.
- 11/30/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Italian horror films have always been known for the buckets of blood they dump on us fans, and if this first trailer is any indication, Lucas Pavetto's The Perfect Husband is going to make folks like Fulci and Argento proud. Dig in!
The Perfect Husband opens this summer in limited theaters across Italy.
Co-written by Pavetto and Massimo Vavassori, the film stars Gabriella Wright, Bret Roberts, Carl Wharton, Tania Bambaci, Daniel Vivian, and Philippe Reihardt.
Synopsis
Viola and Nicholas are going through a difficult period. The couple and their relationship were strained by a termination of pregnancy that has overwhelmed them unexpectedly. To overcome this crisis, they decide to spend a weekend in an old cottage lost in the woods, but all will take a devilish bent when the head of one of the spouses will infiltrate a crazy suspicion. What was supposed to be a quiet weekend will...
The Perfect Husband opens this summer in limited theaters across Italy.
Co-written by Pavetto and Massimo Vavassori, the film stars Gabriella Wright, Bret Roberts, Carl Wharton, Tania Bambaci, Daniel Vivian, and Philippe Reihardt.
Synopsis
Viola and Nicholas are going through a difficult period. The couple and their relationship were strained by a termination of pregnancy that has overwhelmed them unexpectedly. To overcome this crisis, they decide to spend a weekend in an old cottage lost in the woods, but all will take a devilish bent when the head of one of the spouses will infiltrate a crazy suspicion. What was supposed to be a quiet weekend will...
- 2/24/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
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