Sunday, March 29, 11:00 AM, at Teatro Massimo
“Su Maistu”, a documentary by Gianfranco Cabiddu dedicated to Luigi Lai, 93, the greatest living master of the launeddas, arrives in Cagliari. The film, produced by Clipper Media, will premiere on Sunday, March 29 at Teatro Massimo, following its competition screening at Bif&st.
The Film
The documentary traces Lai’s life: his childhood in Sardinia, emigration to Switzerland, return to the island, and his role in preserving and spreading the art of the launeddas worldwide. This ancient instrument is recognized by UNESCO. Lai was also the first artist from an oral tradition to receive an honorary degree from the University of Bologna.
The film documents the Maestro’s collaborations with international artists: Paolo Fresu, Uri Caine, the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Enzo Avitabile, Elena Ledda, Mauro Palmas, Cristina Pato from Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, and many others. A journey from Sardinia all the way to the New School in New York, directed by John Zorn.
Guests in Attendance
The screening will be attended by the director, Maestro Luigi Lai, Paolo Fresu, Elena Ledda, Gavino Murgia, Mauro Palmas, Marti Jane Robertson, producer Sandro Bartolozzi, and executive producer Barbara Meleleo.
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