CINEMA 'Vulnerare' -

V U L N E R A R E
‘created by HU–Human Intelligences’

This is the last testimony of the historical heritage of the former Pontifical Prison of Velletri,
which remained intact for two centuries before undergoing an irreversible transformation.

written, directed and edited by Sergio Mario Illuminato

with Patrizia Cavola, Camilla Perugini, Nicholas Baffoni and Sergio Mario Illuminato

director of photography and cinematography by Federico Marchi e Roberto Biagiotti
location and art direction Rosa Maria Zito
choreography by Patrizia Cavola e Ivan Truol
music by Andrea Moscianese
sound design by Davide Palmiotto
post-produzione laboratory Pyramid Factory
conforming Elena Becchetti and colorist Alessandro Ammendola

Under the patronage of the Lazio Region, the Municipality of Velletri
of the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital
Special thanks to Arch. Paolo Candidi, Head of ‘Sector VI
Planning and Sustainability’ of the Municipality of Velletri for this collaboration
and support in granting access to the former Pontifical Prison of Velletri

copyright 2024 Sergio Mario Illuminato All rights reserved
Sergio Mario Illuminato pursuant to Article 45 of the Copyright Law
(Law of April 22, 1941, No. 633 and subsequent amendments)

CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES:
Hollywood Best Indie Film Awards
Giulio Casini, psychologist of art, film, and dance
Bruno Di Marino, media historian
Sergio Battista, film critic
Jessica Dalby, film critic

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DISTRIBUTION

PLATFORMS

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS

December 4, 2025, ISTANBUL
Official Selection in Competition, 1st Edition
.artimu. International Experimental Film Festival
‘Experimental Film’ section.

November 4, 2025, NAPLES
Official Selection in Competition, 22nd Edition
Accordi @ Disaccordi – International Short Film Festival
‘Experimental Film’ Section

October 31, 2025, NEW YORK
Official Selection in Competition, 5th Edition
EGYPTIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL (EAFF)
‘Short Narrative Film’ Section

October 16, 2025, TOKYO
Official Selection in Competition, 3rd Edition
TOKYO FILM & SCREENPLAY AWARDS
Director – Best Experimental Film Award

September 26, 2025, WASHINGTON
Official Selection in Competition, 7th Edition
NANOCON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (NIFF)
Best Experimental Film Nomination

August 15, 2025, LOS ANGELES
Official Selection in Competition
HOLLYWOOD BEST INDIE FILM AWARDS
Director / Best Experimental Film Award

August 3, 2025, NEW YORK
Official Selection in Competition, 9th Edition
FESTIVAL OF CINEMA NEW YORK CITY
Best Experimental Film Nomination

May 12, 2025, BUENOS AIRES
Official Selection in Competition, 6th Edition
FESTIVAL ¡VIVA EL CINE!
‘Experimental Film’ Section

November 4, 2024, LONDON
Official Selection in Competition
FIRST-TIME FILMMAKER SESSIONS, VOLUME 10
‘Experimental Film’ Section

September 1, 2024, PARIS
Official Selection in Competition
PARIS LIFT-OFF FILM FESTIVAL
‘Experimental Film’ Section

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

October 3, 2024 – PARIS
ITALIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE OF PARIS
European Premiere – 20th Contemporary Art Day

December 6, 2024 – ROME
MUSEO DI VILLA ALTIERI – PALAZZO DELLA CULTURA E DELLA MEMORIA STORICA
Italian Premiere

October 4, 2025 – ROME
MAXXI – NATIONAL MUSEUM OF 21ST CENTURY ARTS
Special Screening – 21st Contemporary Art Day

October 23, 2025 – ROME
MUSEO DI VILLA ALTIERI – PALAZZO DELLA CULTURA E DELLA MEMORIA STORICA
Special Screening – 10th Edition of Rome Art Week

FORMER PONTIFICAL PRISON OF VELLETRI, ITALY 1875
WRITINGS ON THE WALLS OF THE AIR INTAKE
(original sentences written by inmates)