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BETWEEN STAGE AND REALITY - a film by Pietro Borzì

“In the ring wrestlers remain Gods.” - Roland Barthes

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BETWEEN STAGE AND REALITY - a film by Pietro Borzì

BETWEEN STAGE AND REALITY - a film by Pietro Borzì

BETWEEN STAGE AND REALITY - a film by Pietro Borzì

BETWEEN STAGE AND REALITY - a film by Pietro Borzì

BETWEEN STAGE AND REALITY - a film by Pietro Borzì

“In the ring wrestlers remain Gods.” - Roland Barthes

“In the ring wrestlers remain Gods.” - Roland Barthes

“In the ring wrestlers remain Gods.” - Roland Barthes

“In the ring wrestlers remain Gods.” - Roland Barthes

Pietro Borzì
Pietro Borzì
Pietro Borzì
Pietro Borzì
1 Campaign |
Bologna, Italy
$438 USD $438 USD 15 backers
3% of $14,597 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

THE CONCEPT

 

“Between Stage And Reality” comes to life from the fascination surrounding the Wrestling world, and explores the daily-life of the ones who live it. It is about performing, and the act of falling and getting back up again, not only on the ring. It tells the life stories of those who need to appear different, and it does so with a discreet eye.

Revealing what is true and what is faux is not relevant here. “Between Stage And Reality” explores the reasons why we choose to wear a mask to be accepted by others.

Roland Barthes, the French literary theorist, philosopher, semiotician and author of The World Of Wrestling (1957) said: “In the ring wrestlers remain gods because they are, for a few moments, the key which opens Nature, the pure gesture which separates Good from Evil, and unveils the form of a Justice which is at last intelligible.”


OVERVIEW

 

“Between Stage And Reality” is a short movie about an Italian guy who, ever since his childhood, dreams of becoming a professional Wrestler. He picks a name, Red Scorpion, and a mask, exactly in the same way he used to when he was a young boy and dressed up at parties. After years, Red has become a Pro-Wrestler and a trainer.

Efforts at the gym and away matches are not enough to guarantee him a secure and settled future; and he would like Wrestling in Italy to have the same amount of appeal that it has in the USA or in Mexico.

Thus, he starts to be a guest in TV shows. “Between Stage And Reality” is a movie revealing the past and present dreams of one who arduously practices Pro-Wrestling in Italy and Europe. It tells the story of the kind of dreams that most people give up when they grow up.

It is an independent and self-produced movie. To finish it, we need your help. If you like, you can help us reach 14.000 €, which is the budget we need to finish shooting, finalise the movie in its post-production phase, and support the distribution process.

Thanks a lot.
— Pietro Borzì, author and director


THE CHARACTERS

 



FABIO - RED SCORPION Is a 29 year old guy, who lives in Bologna's suburbs with his parents. He works as a Wrestling trainer and instructor and spends all his time trying to get Wrestling known in Italy.

 



SEBASTIANO - LEON This 24 year old big guy is Fabio’s favourite pupil. He follows him everywhere, in and out of the ring. Fabio is his mentor and best friend.


TROUPE

 



AUTHOR, DIRECTOR, DOP & EDITORPIETRO BORZI’
Born in '87, Pietro is a Director and Filmmaker with a background in documentary and journalism. After some years in radio, where he had been hosting radio shows, he switched to visual arts and started directing several music videos. In 2010 he founded a web tv streaming live music sessions, Less Tv. At the same time he developed a strong interest in the observation of reality. In 2014 he directed "Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior", a documentary project produced by Wired Italia, as a result of his experience on board of the Greenpeace ship. His work has been featured on Vogue.it, Pitchfork, Repubblica.it, Rollingstone.it, il POST, MTV Hive, Wired.it, Vice Noisey. He worked for clients such as Leica, Molinari, Nike, Timberland, Dondup, Hera, Unipol, Barilla, National Geographic, Zanichelli, Coop, Wired and Mediaset. Pietro is a member of AIR3.

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A "REAL" HUG

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Thanks for helping us, be you real or fictitious! Your support is precious.
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DUDE OF WRESTLING

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You're now part of the Scorpion Army! Your generosity will be rewarded with a signed photo of Red Scorpion himself.
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PRO-WRESTLER

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Be the first one to watch the movie online! Author's endless gratitude aside, you'll also be receiving a signed photo of Red Scorpion + a special edition movie poster.
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  • MOVIE PREMIERE
  • POSTER OF THE MOVIE
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ALMOST IN WWE

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You're inches away from competing for the title and taking home the championship belt. You'll be entered in the movie's end credits + win all sorts of prizes.
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  • AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO BY RED
  • MOVIE PREMIERE
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  • RED SCORPION T-SHIRT
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You conquered the peak! You're so special to us that you'll be rewarded with a special mention in the end credits. Your curiosity will be rewarded with a special dvd jam packed with interesting facts and trivia about the movie as well as its extra scenes.
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  • AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO BY RED
  • MOVIE PREMIERE
  • POSTER OF THE MOVIE
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  • RED SCORPION T-SHIRT
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MASKLESS

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You're passionate about Cinéma Vérité, so it's only fair for you to have the chance of tasting the authenticity behind Red Scorpion and Leon. Prepare yourself for an evening filled with proteines!
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  • AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO BY RED
  • MOVIE PREMIERE
  • POSTER OF THE MOVIE
  • RED SCORPION MASK
  • RED SCORPION T-SHIRT
  • DVD WITH EXTRA SCENES
  • EVENING WITH RED & LEON
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As a real devotee you deserve an evening in the company of your superheroes. You get to choose whether you want your favourite Wrestlers to join you at your bar mitzvah or on your wedding day!
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  • AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO BY RED
  • MOVIE PREMIERE
  • POSTER OF THE MOVIE
  • RED SCORPION MASK
  • RED SCORPION T-SHIRT
  • DVD WITH EXTRA SCENES
  • WRESTLING EVENT IN YOUR CITY
  • MENTION AS CO-PRODUCER
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