Echo Danon Movies
- 2003
Originally made for French television, Iranian filmmaker Rafi Pitts directs the English-language documentary Abel Ferrara: Not Guilty. Pitts explores the life and work of maverick American filmmaker Abel Ferrara, shooting the director in his hometown of New York City. Ferrara provides ample interview footage and is seen through the eyes of actress Echo Danon, production designer Frank DeCurtis, and screenwriter Simone Lageoles. He discusses some of his films (King of New York, Bad Lieutenant) and is shown directing a music video, rehearsing with actors, and working with writers. Abel Ferrara: Not Guilty was shown at the 2003 Locarno Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Abel Ferrara, Echo Danon, (more)
Rodolphe Marconi writes, directs, and stars in the coming-out drama Défense d'Aimer (Love Forbidden). Marconi plays Bruce, a young student from Paris who accepts a fellowship in Rome. He takes a flat at the Villa Medicis and writes full time. He eventually meets Italian native Matteo (Andrea Necci) and develops feelings for the man. However, Bruce is confused because Matteo also seems interested in the American student Irene (Irene D'Agostino). Love Forbidden premiered in the U.S. at the 2003 New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Rodolphe Marconi, Andrea Necci, (more)
