Dive – Preview

Aldo Iuliano’s soulful short Dive is a melancholic exploration of adolescent love in a world beset with violence. The drama follows Roman and Julia, two young adults enjoying the vitality of their youth, when their day out on the beach is suddenly shattered by the looming presence of war. Premiering at the 80th Venice Film Festival, where it was in official competition, the drama was further selected for the Oscar-qualifying festivals (Busan, Brussels), and won the Special Award at the 2024 Nastri d’Argento. The film has qualified for the 2025 Oscars.

Director Aldo Iuliano, born in Crotone on June 18, 1980, is known for his award-winning short films, both in Italy and internationally. In 2016, he directed Penalty, which was shortlisted for the Nastri d’Argento, selected for four Oscar-qualifying festivals (Nashville, Odense, Athens, Gijón), and won the 2017 Globo d’Oro. His debut feature film, Space Monkeys, was released in theaters in 2022.

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