Italy’s ‘A Conspiracy Man’ Wins Cannes’ La Cinef Film School Shorts Competition

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Marta Balaga Italy’s Valerio Ferrara was named the winner of the 25th edition La Cinef for his warm take on a hapless barber who believes in conspiracy theories in “A Conspiracy Man” (“Il Barbiere Complottista”).

Laughing stock of his family, nobody takes him seriously. Until he is arrested by the police.“Personally, I have a special affection for the cinema of this country,” said Canadian actor Monia Chokri, praising the director’s sense of humor.

The film hails from Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia.“Comedy, as a genre, is undervalued at festivals. And yet, from making comedies myself, I know it’s the most difficult one.

It’s a cutthroat genre: you either laugh or you don’t. We all laughed spontaneously,” she added. “You are crazy! All of you!