Varichina - The True Story of the Fake Life of Lorenzo de Santis
Varichina - La vera storia della finta vita di Lorenzo De Santis
Synopsis
Varichina was the first openly out homosexual man in Bari in the ‘70s. Ugly, flashy and campy, he was well known for making coarse advances to every man he saw. He was gay, had nothing to hide, and lived a life of celebration! Funny and heartwarming, Varichina: The True Story of the Fake Life of Lorenzo de Santis is a documentary/fiction hybrid looking at someone who was WAY OUT, long before it was socially acceptable.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Biografilm Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mariangela Barbanente, Antonio Palumbo
- Screenplay & Story
- Mariangela Barbanente, Antonio Palumbo
- Original Title
- Varichina - La vera storia della finta vita di Lorenzo De Santis
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mariangela Barbanente, Antonio Palumbo
Mariangela Barbanente, Antonio Palumbo
Luca La Vopa
Daniele Basilio
Department Leadership Roster
Mariangela Barbanente
Director
Mariangela Barbanente
Screenplay
Daniele Basilio
Producer
Luca La Vopa
Director of Photography
Antonio Palumbo
Screenplay
Antonio Palumbo
Director
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What is Varichina - The True Story of the Fake Life of Lorenzo de Santis about?
Varichina was the first openly out homosexual man in Bari in the ‘70s. Ugly, flashy and campy, he was well known for making coarse advances to every man he saw. He was gay, had nothing to hide, and lived a life of celebration! Funny and heartwarming, Varichina: The True Story of the Fake Life of Lorenzo de Santis is a documentary/fiction hybrid looking at someone who was WAY OUT, long before it was socially acceptable.
Who directed Varichina - The True Story of the Fake Life of Lorenzo de Santis?
Varichina - The True Story of the Fake Life of Lorenzo de Santis was directed by Mariangela Barbanente, Antonio Palumbo.
Who stars in Varichina - The True Story of the Fake Life of Lorenzo de Santis?
The principal cast of Varichina - The True Story of the Fake Life of Lorenzo de Santis includes Federica Torchetti, Ketty Volpe, Totò Onnis.
When was Varichina - The True Story of the Fake Life of Lorenzo de Santis released and how long is it?
Varichina - The True Story of the Fake Life of Lorenzo de Santis was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 53m.