IGNOTUS

directed by Max Bartoli (first work)

Italy, XIII century: a wounded knight recalls the most important moments of his life before his enemies reach him to finish him off. His mother’s death, his knighthood and his wedding with Lady Isabella, the crusade against the Cathars and the process against his family are replayed in his mind one last time.
section: spazio libero
subject and film script: Max Bartoli, Jeff Stackhouse e Daniela De Luca
direction: Max Bartoli
cast: Sergio Sivori, Cristina Giordana, Franco Mannella, Nadya Cazan e Bruno Stanzione
cinematography: Maurizio Calvesi
original score: Monica Cioci
editing: Arzu Volkan
produced by: MaXaM Productions Ltd
original format: HD
year of production: 2006
running time: 15'

director's biography:
Ignotus is Max Bartoli’s first short film. Born in Italy, he has spent several years travelling and working in England and the US. He is also the author of two books, published in 1989 and 1991 and has worked as a director and executive producer for various advertising agencies in Italy and England since 1998, directing and/or producing sport videos, corporate and institutional videos, as well as TV commercials and documentaries.