Alessandro Repetti
Film Director | Documentarian
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A Bit About Alessandro
Alessandro Repetti is an Italian director of narrative and documentary. His films explore people under pressure and ask why they choose what they choose. His short drama Transgressing (2023), winner of 16 awards, including Best Director at Eastern Europe Film Festival. Since 2007 he has worked across television, news and documentary, directing travel, motoring and crime series and more than 300 live-streamed episodes.
Statement
"I’m drawn to opportunities in which someone pushes past what they thought they could bear. And by doing so they reveal us more of the human condition the we all share, helping to understand who we are better. I stay close to that person, quietly and without judgement, until a choice we would never make ourselves starts to make sense. Empathy is the currency I believe the world should run on."
THEMES
Social and Moral Issues
Alessandro tackles topics like the pressures of technology in relationships (Swiped), the challenges of living with a speech disorder (Cappuccino), and the vulnerability of children (How Scared She Was). His films aim to challenge societal preconceptions and bring attention to contemporary problems.
Human Condition
A central element of his storytelling is a deep empathy for his characters. He explores why people make certain choices, especially when faced with difficult circumstances, and he delves into the long-term effects of pain on a person's actions. His goal is to create a direct emotional connection between the audience and the characters' struggles.
Sacrifice and Vulnerability
Inspired by works like Crime and Punishment, Repetti's film Transgressing examines the theme of a young person making a major sacrifice to help their family. He focuses on characters who make difficult decisions, sometimes going against their core values, to navigate abusive circumstances and tangible problems.
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