Valentina and the MUOSters Joins Our Slate Ahead of Its International Premiere at DOK Leipzig 2024
We’re excited to announce that Francesca Scalisi’s feature documentary Valentina and the MUOSters has joined our slate, just in time for its International Premiere at the 67th edition of DOK Leipzig. The film will be screening in the International Competition, with the premiere set for Tuesday, October 29, at 21:00. We’re thrilled that the filmmakers will be present to celebrate this milestone.
Valentina and the MUOSters had its World Premiere earlier this year at Visions du Réel, where it was awarded the Special Jury Award in the National Competition. The film, produced by Mark Olexa (DOK MOBILE) and co-produced by Chiara Galloni (Articolture), is set in the rural landscape of Niscemi, Sicily, a region heavily impacted by intensive farming and the overwhelming presence of NATO’s MUOS military antennas.
At the heart of the film is Valentina, a 26-year-old woman still living with her parents. When her father’s health begins to decline—aggravated by the interference from the MUOS antennas with his pacemaker—Valentina is thrust into taking on new responsibilities. Her journey of personal growth is captured in subtle yet powerful ways, from applying for jobs to leaving behind crochet flowers, small acts that symbolize her quiet resistance and budding independence.
Valentina and the MUOSters captivated us with its delicate yet impactful storytelling and stunning visuals. Francesca Scalisi has crafted a deeply evocative film that not only tells Valentina’s personal story but also explores the larger environmental, political, and economic forces shaping the world around her. We’re honored to represent this film at this stage in its journey.
Francesca Scalisi is a talented editor, producer, and director, as well as the co-founder of Dok Mobile and Artistic Director of Flying Film Festival. Her ability to portray Valentina’s quiet defiance and inner turmoil brings an emotional depth to the film that resonates on many levels.
DOK Leipzig 2024 Screening Dates:
- October 29, 2024, 21:00 – CineStar 5 (with filmmakers in attendance)
- October 30, 2024, 17:30 – Regina Palast 1 (with filmmakers in attendance)
- November 1, 2024, 14:30 – Regina Palast 4
We look forward to seeing you there!