W Wolinski (2024)
An Italian comedy-drama about art, censorship, and defiance, inspired by the legacy of satirical cartoonist Georges Wolinski.
W Wolinski - Movie Information
W Wolinski - Plot
After the Charlie Hebdo shooting events by the hand of jihadist terrorists David wants to bring on stage a play based on the late satyrical cartoonist George Wolinski's comicbook strips, but he struggles to finds cohoperation from institutional figures. He then agrees to direct in a small provincial town a stage play about an apulian folk dance, the Pizzica. Masterminding to disguise the original planned one, with its sexually explicit nature, into the accorded one he will gain the complicity of the curious cast hired on the spot. The start of the rehearsals will arouse excited consensus either censure which will lead to a growing boycott of the staging.
W Wolinski - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Mauro Cappelloni
Main Cast
- David Riondino
- Dario Vergassola
- Vauro Senesi
- Georges Wolinski
- Armando De Razza
- Cinzia Carrea
- Altea Chionna
- Andrea Corallo
- Maria Vittoria Casarotti Todeschini
- Tommaso Lazotti
Writers
- Andrea Corallo
- Elide Cortesi
- Mauro Cappelloni
W Wolinski - FAQs
What is W Wolinski about?
W Wolinski follows David, a director who wants to stage a play based on satirical cartoonist Georges Wolinski's comic strips after the Charlie Hebdo attacks. Unable to secure institutional support, he travels to a small Italian town and cleverly disguises the provocative production as a folk dance show, sparking both enthusiasm and controversy.
Is W Wolinski connected to the Charlie Hebdo attacks?
Yes. The film is directly inspired by the January 2015 Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack in Paris, which claimed the life of celebrated French-Italian cartoonist Georges Wolinski. The story uses that tragedy as its emotional and political springboard, exploring art, censorship, and freedom of expression in its aftermath.
Who directed W Wolinski?
W Wolinski was directed by Mauro Cappelloni, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Andrea Corallo and Elide Cortesi. The film is an Italian production by Equinox Films Italia.
Who are the main actors in W Wolinski?
The film stars David Riondino as David, Dario Vergassola as Dario, and Vauro Senesi as Max. The cast also includes Armando De Razza, Cinzia Carrea, Altea Chionna, Andrea Corallo, Maria Vittoria Casarotti Todeschini, and Tommaso Lazotti. Georges Wolinski himself appears via archive footage.
What genre is W Wolinski?
W Wolinski blends Comedy, Romance, and Drama. It uses satirical humor and theatrical farce to explore serious themes of artistic freedom, censorship, and political repression, set against the backdrop of a small Italian provincial town and its colorful local community.
What is the Pizzica dance in W Wolinski?
The Pizzica is a traditional folk dance from Apulia (Puglia) in southern Italy, historically associated with tarantism and sensual, energetic movement. In the film, the director uses a Pizzica stage show as a cover to disguise his original, sexually explicit theatrical production inspired by Georges Wolinski's comic strips.
How long is W Wolinski?
W Wolinski has a runtime of 93 minutes, approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes.
What language is W Wolinski in?
W Wolinski was originally produced in Italian and features spoken dialogue in both French and Italian, reflecting the Franco-Italian cultural connections central to the story of Georges Wolinski and the Charlie Hebdo context.
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