The Flats
2024 | 114 min | Documentary
THE FLATS probes Joe’s childhood trauma in Belfast. Documentary and staged scenes explore memories of The Troubles, revenge and civil conflict.
Alessandra Celesia
DirectorAlessandra Celesia is an Italian director and writer known for her documentary films. She is recognized for her work in films such as "Io sono Tony Scott, ovvero come l'Italia fece fuori il più grande clarinettista del jazz" (2014). Celesia has received critical acclaim for her insightful and thought-provoking storytelling. While specific awards may not be readily available, her contributions to the world of documentary filmmaking have solidified her as a talented and noteworthy filmmaker.
Films
The Mechanics of Things
2023 | 101 min | Documentary
A daughter trying to fix the unfixable with the help of an experimental method from China.
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