Now You See It
Date:
December 15, 2022
Now You See It
Now You See It
by Alessandro Leonardi
Open Citadel | Italy
Documentary | 1st feature
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Logline
A young physicist on the brink of a sensational discovery grapples with depression and academic setbacks while evading in the strange world of quantum physics. What happens when you venture to the edge of human thought and end up losing your mind?
Synopsis
Marios is a theoretical physicist from war-torn Cyprus. He seeks solace in the abstract realms of quantum theory to escape the ugly reality of growing in a displaced family. Little does he know, he becomes part of the new scientific and technological revolution.
While being haunted by the thought of losing everything again, physics becomes a refuge for him – a sanctuary from the ghosts of war and the shadows of depression. His deep yearning to make sense of the world though leads him to question the very foundations of our existence. Will his research into the uncharted territories of physics heal him or unveil an even greater chaos?
In a spiral of scattered equations, his research, initially a solitary pursuit, revolves around solving the century-old enigma of merging general relativity with quantum mechanics. Despite his absent minded and introverted demeanor, he will gather some of the brightest quantum physicists in the world to redefine our understanding of reality.
Director’s Profile
After graduating in Philosophy in Milan, Alessandro moved to London, where he earned a Master’s degree in Documentary Practice. His first documentary short ‘Generation In Transit’ was broadcast by BBC Three. After Brexit, he moved to Berlin, where he became the author and cameraman of numerous prime-time reportages for the public channel ARTE and Spiegel TV. His works explore social phenomena such as the migration crisis and the resurgence of nationalisms in Europe. ‘Una Giornata di Silvia M.’ was awarded by Torino Piemonte Film Commission and ‘Pizza, Democracy & The Little Prince’ screened by the UN headquarter and won international awards. He also worked as cinematographer for Netflix documentaries and as story producer on branded documentaries for BBC Storyworks. Some of his work was published on 3Sat, The Guardian, ZDF, SRF and NZZ. He is a Logan Nonfiction and IDFAcademy fellow.
Company Profile
Open Citadel is a young award-winning company, dedicated to producing compelling and thought-provoking documentaries that inspire change, and foster a deeper understanding of the world.
‘The Lesson’ by Elena Horn and ‘Pizza, Democracy and The Little Prince’ by Alessandro Leonardi were selected to several festivals, including Human Rights Watch Film Festival, Zurich Film Festival, Rhode Island International Film Festival, St.Louis Film Festival, and were honored with multiple awards. Additional details can be found on the company’s website: open-citadel.com.