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Giancarlo Fontana

Director
Giancarlo Fontana is an Italian director known for his work in the film industry. He has worked on several acclaimed projects, including "Quest for Love" and "Apollo 54". Fontana's unique storytelling style and visual approach have garnered him praise from critics and audiences alike. While there is no specific information available about awards received by Giancarlo Fontana, his contributions to cinema have solidified his reputation as a talented filmmaker.

Films

Put Grandma in the Freezer

Put Grandma in the Freezer

By Giancarlo Fontana, Giuseppe Stasi

2018 | 99 min | Comedy

Young art restorer Claudia makes ends meet thanks to her beloved grandmother's pension. When the old Nonna dies, Claudia has to come up with something. Because the corrupt museum administration refuses to pay Claudia's outstanding bill, the young woman is dependent on her grandmother's goodwill. After her death, Grandma's body is simply put in the freezer instead of the grave and the pension checks are secured! But Claudia has made this plan without Simone. The most incorruptible tax investigator ...

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All About Rita

2019 | 77 min | Independent

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Day Is Done

2011 | 111 min | Documentary

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Na Sdorowje! Babuschka!

2011 | 22 min | Comedy

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Lovers

Lovers

2019 | 78 min | Drama

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Eisenberger – Art Must be Beautiful, as the Frog Says to the Fly

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2018 | 94 min | Documentary

How does Austrian artist Christian Eisenberger churn out uniqueness seven days a week? By the age of 40, he had already created over 45,000 artworks. This documentary show what drives the art market, how art is created, and how the concept of art has broken all boundaries.

Polterabend - Stag Party

Polterabend - Stag Party

2005 | 22 min | Comedy

A satirical comedy about a father who has to give away his beloved daughter's hand to a hated son-in-law - winner of the audience prize for best film at Grenzland-Filmtage Selb. "Don't worry, Nobbi. I'll take good care of your treasure." Aged boxer Norbert has his own opinion on that! He's sick at the thought of his daughter - his jewel! - marrying the nouveau-rich and self-indulgent Lukas. Angry Norbert starts his night shift as a taxi driver. His picks up customer Ingrid who is going through a ...

Zoe - Long Version

Zoe - Long Version

1999 | 79 min | Timeless

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In Your Interest

In Your Interest

2012 | 10 min | Shorts

It’s an ordinary day at the bank. A somewhat stressed young man makes an entrance and sits down among the other waiting customers. When it’s his turn at the lady cashier’s he suddenly draws a pistol and declares it’s a bank robbery. It’s a situation that could have terrifying consequences if it weren’t for the the cashiers unusual take on the situation (Inspired by a true story). IN YOUR INTEREST was awarded the best international short film at the Riga International Short Film Festival.

Fair Wind: Notes of a Traveller

Fair Wind: Notes of a Traveller

2013 | 82 min | Documentary

The goal of FAIR WIND is to make you fall in love with the world at first sight. Bernadette Weigel travels to Bulgaria, through Romania, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan. This essay film is not only a documentation of cultural diversity in Europe, but above all a declaration of love for the Super 8 mm film format. "Bernadette Weigel's film is equally simple in its idea, yet a refreshing masterpiece in its execution." (Daniel Sponsel - DOK Fest Munich)

Family Fever

Family Fever

2014 | 78 min | Independent

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