International Documentary Film Festival
March 30 - April 6, 2025
Kaptol Boutique Cinema, Zagreb

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Gianluca Matarrese

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At Milan's Niguarda public hospital, Dr. Maurizio Bini leads an inspiring and unconventional mission to transform lives through fertility and gender affirmation care. Balancing the dreams of aspiring parents with the journeys of individuals reconciling their gender identities, he creates a compassionate and empowering space where humor often lightens even the heaviest moments. In a politically charged environment that tests medical ethics, Dr. Bini defies societal constraints to offer hope, humanity, and healing, making a profound difference with both expertise and heart. Guided by Gianluca Matarrese’s precise and evocative vision, the film transcends mere documentation, evolving into a profound meditation on what public healthcare should aspire to be. 

France, Italy, Switzerland 2025, '104

DIRECTOR: Gianluca Matarrese

SCENARIO: Donatella Della Ratta, Gianluca Matarrese

CAMERA: Gianluca Matarrese

MONTAGE: Giorgia Villa

MUSIC: Cantautoma

PRODUCERS: Dominique Barneaud, Donatella Palermo, Alexandre Iordachescu

PRODUCTION: Bellota Films, Stemal Entertainment, Elefant Films

FESTIVALS & AWARDS:

Sundance FF (2025)
Doc Fortnight (2025)

Gianluca Matarrese

Gianluca Matarrese

Gianluca Matarrese, an Italian director based in Paris, has established himself as a prominent voice in contemporary documentary filmmaking. Over the past five years, he has directed nine acclaimed films presented at prestigious international festivals, including the Venice Film Festival, IDFA, Thessaloniki, CPH:DOX, Hot Docs, DMZ, Torino Film Festival, Visions du Réel, Biografilm, Festival dei Popoli, and Cinéma du Réel. His work spans a diverse range of themes such as body manipulation, gender affirmation, economic decline, unresolved trauma, theater, and the interplay between reality and fiction. 

Regularly supported by esteemed broadcasters such as France Télévisions and ARTE, Gianluca’s body of work has been celebrated for its precision, depth, and ability to address complex social, cultural, and personal narratives. His major titles also include Les Beaux Parleurs, cementing his reputation as a filmmaker who continues to push boundaries and redefine the documentary genre.

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