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Shooting Silvio
After much deliberation, Kurtz decides to gather his friends at his villa to propose that they write a collective book: one hundred chapters, written by as many voices, to devise a way to annihilate Silvio Berlusconi's excessive power.
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Plot Summary
A group of inept filmmakers decides to make a documentary about Silvio Berlusconi, the controversial former Prime Minister of Italy. Their attempts to get close to their subject, however, lead them into a series of bizarre and dangerous situations. The film blurs the lines between reality and fiction as the filmmakers themselves become entangled in the very events they are trying to capture.
Critical Reception
Shooting Silvio is a low-budget independent film that garnered a very niche following. It was praised by some for its unconventional approach and dark humor, while others found its execution to be amateurish and its subject matter too contentious. The film largely flew under the radar of mainstream critics.
What Reviewers Say
A darkly comedic and meta-fictional take on documentary filmmaking.
Explores the ethics and absurdity of pursuing a controversial subject.
Praised for its unique, albeit rough, style and ambition.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in various locations across Italy and was largely improvised by its cast and crew.
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