Daniela Lucato
Directing
Biography
Daniela Lucato started playing theatre in Padua (Italy). After her degree in Philosophy she moved to Rome, Wellington and Berlin where she worked as an actress for films/theater performances. In 2013 she wrote and directed the theatre piece “Call Me Reality” that participated to several theatre festivals. The Birthday (2014), her first short film written/directed in mandarin/english language, has been officially selected from 22 international festivals (among these Micgenero, Frameline, ShanghaiPride where the film was also nominated for the best cinematography). When I dance (2016) is her first Feature documentary. She is now working at the post-production of the film For the time being (2018) and writing the script of her first feature Alice still has a dream.
Known For
After a long and tumultuous relationship with his wife, Roman finds himself alone. He decides to sublet one room in his house, Mel will be the first to answer his announcement. When Mel moves into Roman’s house he will make him wonder about who he his and what he would like to change in his life.
For the Time Being
Jos Bakker, a Dutch painter living in Berlin, is on a cross road in his life. He needs to make a decision, either hold on to his freedom and his unattached way of life or settle down and cre- ate a family with the woman he loves.
Berlin Junction
During the COVID-19 pandemic Sami apparently calls a friend to tell her a tragic episode.
My Name Is Sami
Four dancers from Israel, Spain and Italy decide to take part in a cultural project and investigate the stories of some refugees from Pakistan living in camps outside Berlin. A reflection about the possibility of the body to tell stories, deleting social and ethnic distinctions, and connecting people from different groups.
When I dance
Ron, a nineteen-year-old girl, is deeply in love with May, her best friend. A short time after Ron moves from Taipei, May decides to join her in Berlin. The love between them is strong but contrasting: Ron does not openly tell May her feelings but May is conscious of what she represents to her friend.
The Birthday
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