Abel Ferrara, Raika Hazanavicius, Giovanni De Maria Set for Angelica Gallo’s Gritty Feature Debut ‘The Night Burns’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Angelica Gallo is directing her gritty feature debut 'The Night Burns,' a Rome-set drama exploring the lives of contemporary youth involved in concert thefts using a pepper spray-like substance. The film stars Abel Ferrara, emerging French actress Raika Hazanavicius, and Italian actor Giovanni De Maria, alongside a mix of young and established talent. Loosely based on a 2018 nightclub tragedy during a trap music concert, the project evolved from a short film and is currently shooting in Rome.
- ▪The film 'The Night Burns' is Angelica Gallo's directorial debut and is currently in production in Rome.
- ▪It stars Abel Ferrara, Raika Hazanavicius, and Giovanni De Maria, blending emerging and established actors in its ensemble cast.
- ▪The story follows a group of young people involved in drug-fueled robberies at trap music concerts that escalate into violence.
- ▪Inspired by a real 2018 nightclub incident in Italy, the film aims to shift audience perception from judgment to empathy.
- ▪Produced by Guendalina Folador’s Askesis Film, Masi Film, and RAI Cinema, the project was developed through Locarno Residency, Berlin AiR, and Torino Film Lab.
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Home Film Global Apr 30, 2026 3:26am PT Abel Ferrara, Raika Hazanavicius, Giovanni De Maria Set for Angelica Gallo’s Gritty Feature Debut ‘The Night Burns’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Nick Vivarelli Plus Icon Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent @NickVivarelli Latest Abel Ferrara, Raika Hazanavicius, Giovanni De Maria Set for Angelica Gallo’s Gritty Feature Debut ‘The Night Burns’ (EXCLUSIVE) 3 hours ago Triple Oscar-Winning Cinematographer Vittorio Storaro to Be Honored by Italy’s David Awards 1 day ago MPX Acquires Sean Whalen-Directed Horror Film ‘Swipe’ Ahead of Cannes Sales Launch (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago See All Courtesy Askesis Film Abel Ferrara is set to appear alongside emerging French actress Raika Hazanavicius (“Colors of Time”) and Italy’s Giovanni De Maria (“Robbing Mussolini”) in…
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