Draquila – L'Italia che trema
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Draquila – L'Italia che trema (Draquila – Italy Shakes) is an 2010 Italian satirical film about the politics of the L'Aquila earthquake
. It stars the comedian Sabina Guzzanti
, who also wrote and directed. It was presented out of competition at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival
, causing a boycott from the Italian government.
The movie name is a portmanteau between L'Aquila and Dracula, while the subtitle "Poteri speciali ad un uomo speciale" ("special powers for a special man") pertain to Guido Bertolaso, the discussed chief of Protezione Civile
.
, the film investigates the way the "Protezione Civile
" reacted to the catastrophe. It is shown as an extension of the government, not respecting the law, and putting political service above its responsibilities of the crisis. Sabina Guzzanti caricatures Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi
and is critical of the government, especially Berlusconi and Guido Bertolaso, the chief of the Protezione Civile. She presents the Italian opposition as invisible and ineffective.
boycotted the Cannes Film Festival
because of the selection of Draquila, describing it as propaganda.
Sandro Bondi comment came well before the film was publicly shown: he responded to criticism about he not knowing the movie stating that he saw the film in a private screening, but ultimately admitted not having seen it at all.
2009 L'Aquila earthquake
The 2009 L'Aquila earthquake occurred in the region of Abruzzo, in central Italy. The main shock occurred at 3:32 local time on 6 April 2009, and was rated 5.8 on the Richter scale and 6.3 on the moment magnitude scale; its epicentre was near L'Aquila, the capital of Abruzzo, which together...
. It stars the comedian Sabina Guzzanti
Sabina Guzzanti
Sabina Guzzanti is an Italian satirist, actress, writer and producer whose work is devoted to examining social and political life in Italy.-Early life:...
, who also wrote and directed. It was presented out of competition at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...
, causing a boycott from the Italian government.
The movie name is a portmanteau between L'Aquila and Dracula, while the subtitle "Poteri speciali ad un uomo speciale" ("special powers for a special man") pertain to Guido Bertolaso, the discussed chief of Protezione Civile
Protezione Civile
The "Protezione Civile" department is the national body in Italy that deals with the prediction, prevention and management of exceptional events....
.
Plot
Beginning from the earthquake in L'Aquila in 20092009 L'Aquila earthquake
The 2009 L'Aquila earthquake occurred in the region of Abruzzo, in central Italy. The main shock occurred at 3:32 local time on 6 April 2009, and was rated 5.8 on the Richter scale and 6.3 on the moment magnitude scale; its epicentre was near L'Aquila, the capital of Abruzzo, which together...
, the film investigates the way the "Protezione Civile
Protezione Civile
The "Protezione Civile" department is the national body in Italy that deals with the prediction, prevention and management of exceptional events....
" reacted to the catastrophe. It is shown as an extension of the government, not respecting the law, and putting political service above its responsibilities of the crisis. Sabina Guzzanti caricatures Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi
Silvio Berlusconi
Silvio Berlusconi , also known as Il Cavaliere – from knighthood to the Order of Merit for Labour which he received in 1977 – is an Italian politician and businessman who served three terms as Prime Minister of Italy, from 1994 to 1995, 2001 to 2006, and 2008 to 2011. Berlusconi is also the...
and is critical of the government, especially Berlusconi and Guido Bertolaso, the chief of the Protezione Civile. She presents the Italian opposition as invisible and ineffective.
Political reaction
The Italian culture minister Sandro BondiSandro Bondi
Sandro Bondi is an Italian politician of The People of Freedom. He was appointed on 8 May 2008 to be Culture Minister until March 23, 2011 in Silvio Berlusconi's fourth cabinet.-Biography:...
boycotted the Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...
because of the selection of Draquila, describing it as propaganda.
Sandro Bondi comment came well before the film was publicly shown: he responded to criticism about he not knowing the movie stating that he saw the film in a private screening, but ultimately admitted not having seen it at all.