A new film titled Primavera about the life of Antonio Vivaldi, the famed Italian Baroque composer and violinist behind The Four Seasons, is generating buzz after being picked up by several major distributors. The movie, represented by Memento International, was shot in both Rome and Venice and marks the directorial debut of Damiano Michieletto, a prominent opera director.

Warner Bros. will handle the film’s release in Italy, while Diaphana Distribution takes on France. Memento International has also secured pre-sales for several regions: Benelux with Cineart, Germany and Austria through X Verleih, Spain via A Contracorriente Films, Switzerland with Frenetic, and Poland through M2 Films. Negotiations are ongoing for other territories.

The script for Primavera was written by Ludovica Rampoldi, known for her work on The Traitor and Gomorrah – the series. It draws inspiration from Tiziano Scarpa’s acclaimed novel ‘Stabat Mater.’

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