PLOT : Diamant follows a director who brings together his favourite actresses—women he has worked with and admired—to create a film about women. He doesn’t share much about his vision, choosing instead to observe and let inspiration guide him. The actresses are transported into another era, where the rhythmic hum of sewing machines fills the air of a prestigious tailoring house, a world managed and inhabited almost entirely by women. Here, storytelling takes on a
new perspective rooted in costume and tradition. As they step into their roles, the actresses’ lives start to blur with those of their characters, merging past and present, personal ambitions, and the untold histories of the women they portray. In this world of fabric and film, the director watches as art and life become inseparable, crafting a narrative that is as much about the power of storytelling as it is about the women who define the story.
Ferzan Ozpetek. 
is a Turkish-Italian director, screenwriter, and writer known for his evocative storytelling. He moved to Italy in 1976, first studying at Perugia Foreigners University before transferring to Rome’s La Sapienza University to pursue cinema. He further honed his craft at Accademia Navona and Accademia d'Arte Drammatica, studying art history, costume, and
theatre direction under renowned critic Silvio D'Amico. Over nearly 15 years, Özpetek worked as
an assistant director alongside filmmakers like Ricky Tognazzi, Lamberto Bava, and Marco Risi.
He gained widespread recognition with Loose Cannons (2010), a family comedy-drama, and most recently directed Diamant (2024), a film about the importance of costumes..
Length 2h 15min
Year 2024
Cast
Luisa Ranieri, Jasmine Trinca, Elena Sofia Ricci, Lunetta Savino, Vanessa Scalera, Angelica Elli, Kasia Smutniak, Milena Vukotić,
Distribution AZ Films
Production GreenBoo Production, Faros Film, Vision Distribution
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Thu, July 1009:15 PMOutdoorTrinity TheatreToronto
