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EYEWORKS PRESENTS
THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD IS WILD ABOUT
A FILM BY STIJN CONINX BASED ON THE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF ROCCO GRANATA
WORLD GREATS
OFFICIAL SELECTION
MONTREAL WORLD FILM FESTIVAL
MATTEO SIMONI
EVELIEN BOSMANS
LUIGI LO CASCIO
DONATELLA FINOCCHIARO
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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Stijn Coninx (°1957) graduated from the RITS film school in Brussels in the 80s and started his
career directing a short film, some commercials as well as his first feature film Hector, a comedy
starring Flemish stand-up comedian Urbanus. Following the success of his feature debut he directed
Koko Flanel, again starring Urbanus. Coninx’ 1992 drama Daens marks a turning point in his career.
The true story about a catholic priest who strives to improve the miserable working conditions in
local Flemish factories not only receives international praise but is nominated for an Oscar for Best
Foreign Language Film. Coninx also directed TV series The Kavijaks and films like When the Light
Comes (1998), Further Than The Moon (2003) and Sister Smile (2009) starring Cécile de France.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Created in 1981, Eyeworks (formerly MMG) is one of Belgium’s most prominent and longest established film production
companies. Its impressive filmography features critical successes such as Ben X, Time of My Life and Bullhead (in coproduction with Savage Film), as well as local and international hits such as The Alzheimer Case
(aka The Memory of a Killer), Hector, Missing Persons Unit, Storm Force, Dossier K., Crazy About
Ya, ... New features are The Verdict by Jan Verheyen and Stijn Coninx’ Marina, while upcoming
films include The Treatment (2014, Hans Herbots) and Brabançonne (2014, Vincent Bal). The
company has a tradition of working with both established filmmakers as well as discovering and
launching emerging talents. Since 1995 the company has also been producing highly successful
quality drama series for television. Peter Bouckaert has been Head of Film Production since 2005
with Ben X being his first film in a long series of successful productions.
Italy, 1948. Young Rocco is growing up in Calabria, until one day his father Salvatore decides
to leave for Belgium, where he strives to earn a lot of money by working in the coal mines. Very
soon he sends for his family. Rocco becomes a migrant overnight, with all the consequences
this entails. Rocco wants to be like other youngsters, become someone and have a purpose in life.
Against his father’s wishes and better judgement he seeks an escape through music and love.
Marina is based on the childhood memories of the Italian-Belgian singer, Rocco Granata.
CREDITS
Original title: Marina
Director: Stijn Coninx
Original screenplay: Rik D’hiet, Stijn Coninx based on the childhood memories of Rocco Granata
Cast: Matteo Simoni, Evelien Bosmans,
Luigi Lo Cascio, Donatella Finocchiaro,
Warre Borgmans, Chris Van Den Durpel
Photography: Lou Berghmans
Editing: Philippe Ravoet
Sound: Henri Morelle
Mix: Thomas Gauder
Music: Michelino Bisceglia
Art director: Hubert Pouille
Costumes: Catherine Marchand
Make-up: Garance Van Rossum
FORMAT
Original version: Dutch, Italian
Running time: 118’
Format: DCP, HDCam - 1:2.35 Dolby Digital - Colour
Year of production: 2013
Country: Belgium, Italy
PRODUCTION
Production company: Eyeworks
Flemish producer: Peter Bouckaert
(delegate producer)
Co-producers: Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne,
Delphine Tomson (Les Films du Fleuve),
Cristiano Bortone (Orisa Produzioni)
Supported by: Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF),
Province of Limburg, City of Genk, CCA, VOO,
Wallimage, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles,
the Belgian tax shelter for film financing,
MEDIA Programme, Apulia Film Commission,
Regione Puglia, Viaggiare in Puglia,
the Italian Ministry of Cultural Affairs
In co-operation with: KFD, Concentra, VRT,
RTBF, Rai Cinema
INFO
Peter Bouckaert
Fabriekstraat 43
B-1930 Zaventem
Belgium/EU
T +32 2 453 03 04
F +32 2 453 09 20
[email protected]
www.eyeworksfilm.be
SALES
Ida Martins
Aachener Strasse 24
D-50674 Cologne
Germany/EU
T +49 221 51091891
F +49 221 51091899
[email protected]
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www.marinafilm.be
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