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
AWARD WINNER
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DISTRIBUTION
PLATFORMS
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS
December 20-21, 2025, ISTANBUL – TURKIYE
Official Selection in Competition, 1st Edition
.artimu. International Experimental Film Festival
‘Experimental Film’ section
December 13-14, 2025, THESSALONIKI – GREECE
Official Selection in Competition, 1st Edition
.artimu. International Experimental Film Festival
‘Experimental Film’ section
December 9-10, 2025, TORINO – ITALY
Official Selection in Competition, 1st Edition
.artimu. International Experimental Film Festival
‘Experimental Film’ section
December 3-4, 2025, ZARAGOZA – SPAIN
Official Selection in Competition, 1st Edition
.artimu. International Experimental Film Festival
‘Experimental Film’ section
November 20, 2025, KARNATAKA – INDIA
Official Selection in Competition, 4th Edition
MEI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
2025 Best Short Film Winner
November 4, 2025, NAPLES – ITALY
Official Selection in Competition, 22nd Edition
Accordi @ Disaccordi – International Short Film Festival
‘Experimental Film’ Section
October 31, 2025, NEW YORK – USA
Official Selection in Competition, 5th Edition
EGYPTIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL (EAFF)
‘Short Narrative Film’ Section
October 16, 2025, TOKYO – JAPAN
Official Selection in Competition, 3rd Edition
TOKYO FILM & SCREENPLAY AWARDS
Director – Best Experimental Film Award
September 26, 2025, WASHINGTON – USA
Official Selection in Competition, 7th Edition
NANOCON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (NIFF)
Best Experimental Film Nomination
August 15, 2025, LOS ANGELES – USA
Official Selection in Competition
HOLLYWOOD BEST INDIE FILM AWARDS
Director / Best Experimental Film Award
August 3, 2025, NEW YORK – USA
Official Selection in Competition, 9th Edition
FESTIVAL OF CINEMA NEW YORK CITY
Best Experimental Film Nomination
May 12, 2025, BUENOS AIRES – ARGENTINA
Official Selection in Competition, 6th Edition
FESTIVAL ¡VIVA EL CINE!
‘Experimental Film’ Section
November 4, 2024, LONDON – UNITED KINGDOM
Official Selection in Competition
FIRST-TIME FILMMAKER SESSIONS, VOLUME 10
‘Experimental Film’ Section
September 1, 2024, PARIS – FRANCE
Official Selection in Competition
PARIS LIFT-OFF FILM FESTIVAL
‘Experimental Film’ Section
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
December 8, 2025, ROME – ITALY
LA NUVOLA CONGRESS CENTER
9th Edition of the Media and Small Publishing Fair “More Books, More Freedom”
October 23, 2025, ROME – ITALY
MUSEO DI VILLA ALTIERI – PALAZZO DELLA CULTURA E DELLA MEMORIA STORICA
10th Edition of Rome Art Week
October 4, 2025, ROME – ITALY
MAXXI – NATIONAL MUSEUM OF 21ST CENTURY ARTS
21st Contemporary Art Day
December 6, 2024, ROME – ITALY
MUSEO DI VILLA ALTIERI – PALAZZO DELLA CULTURA E DELLA MEMORIA STORICA
Italian Premiere
October 3, 2024, PARIS – FRANCE
ITALIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE OF PARIS
European Premiere – 20th Contemporary Art Day
FORMER PONTIFICAL PRISON OF VELLETRI, ITALY 1875
WRITINGS ON THE WALLS OF THE AIR INTAKE
(original sentences written by inmates)
Vulnerabile dunque Vivo - Arte è amare la Realtà / VULNERABLE, THEREFORE ALIVE - ART IS LOVING REALITY
IMAGES OF THE LOCATION
First Press Review Release