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Digital United Studios and Minerva Pictures present the first two Rarovideo Channel Originals: A Journey Through Underground Cinema, from Andy Warhol to Jonas Mekas

21 February 2025

Two documentaries from Rarovideo Channel, directed by artist Mario Zonta—one of the last living members of Warhol’s Factory—explore the visionary art of Andy Warhol, Paul Morrissey, and Jonas Mekas. Premiering exclusively on Rarovideo Channel, the boutique platform for rare, experimental, and auteur cinema, available on Amazon Prime Video, TimVision, and The Film Club!

Minerva Pictures and Digital United Studios proudly announce the exclusive premiere of two original documentaries on Rarovideo Channel, directed by artist and filmmaker Mario Zonta, one of the last living members of Warhol’s legendary Factory.

These two works offer a privileged perspective into the heart of underground cinema, narrating—through a conversation with activist Silvia Baraldini—the artistic revolution led by Jonas Mekas, Andy Warhol, and Paul Morrissey. Blending visual experimentation, pop culture, and absolute creative freedom, they provide a unique insight into their legacy.

Jonas Mekas: A Filmmaker Poet
Streaming from February 25, 2025

A journey through the life and art of Jonas Mekas, a legendary figure in independent cinema and a true poet of film.

From resisting occupying forces during World War II to founding the essential underground film library, Mekas redefined reality storytelling with his film diaries and the magazine Film Culture, leaving an indelible mark on cinema. This documentary revisits his legacy through rare footage and exclusive contributions.

Warhol and Morrissey’s Cinema: A User’s Guide
Streaming from March 25, 2025

A deep dive into the creative universe of Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey, the duo that transformed the Factory into a cinematic experimentation lab, blending Pop Art, video art, and documentary techniques.

Through archival materials, excerpts from short films and iconic feature films (Chelsea Girls, Velvet Underground & Nico: A Symphony of Sound, the four Silent Movies, The Nude Restaurant, and the Trash, Flesh, Heat trilogy), this documentary retraces their bold take on pop culture and their ability to give a voice to America’s marginalized youth.

With these first two Originals, Rarovideo Channel exclusively presents two invaluable documentaries, shedding light on the artists and works that shaped underground cinema and 20th-century art.

Available exclusively on Rarovideo Channel from February 25 and March 25, 2025!

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A Traveler’s Needs by Hong Sangsoo – now in Theaters

18 February 2025

The highly anticipated A Traveler’s Needs, directed by the renowned South Korean filmmaker Hong Sangsoo, has finally arrived in theaters. With grace and delicacy, he once again directs the extraordinary Isabelle Huppert. Winner of the Silver Bear – Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival, this enigmatic, airy, and luminous film explores the power of language as both a bridge and a barrier in human relationships—an encounter that fosters deep connections while also fueling misunderstandings and unbridgeable emotional distances.

At the heart of the story is the mysterious Iris, a woman traveling in search of herself. Little is known about her, except that her daily life unfolds through small gestures, unusual habits, and enigmatic encounters.

A Traveler’s Needs is now playing in Italian theaters from February 13, distributed by Filmclub Distribuzione by Minerva Pictures, exclusively in its original version with subtitles. A must-see for all lovers of auteur cinema!

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Luis Buñuel: The Genius of Surrealism in an Unmissable Retrospective at the Cineteca Milano

10 January 2025

Minerva Pictures is proud to present an extraordinary retrospective dedicated to the great Luis Buñuel, pioneer of surrealist cinema and one of the most influential masters of the seventh art, hosted at the Cineteca Milano. Four screenings to rediscover the provocative and visionary language of a filmmaker who defied rules and conventions.

The journey begins on January 12 with The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz (1955), a darkly humorous tale mocking the rigidity of Catholic education, intertwining murderous impulses and frustrations in a whirlwind of black satire. A work now ranked among the 100 greatest Mexican films of all time.
On the same day, Susana (1950) will also be screened, Buñuel’s second Mexican production. Co-written with screenwriter Jaime Salvador, it explores forbidden desires and social tensions, uncovering the complexity of human relationships through the sharp lens of surrealism.

The retrospective continues on January 27 with Los Olvidados (1950), a cornerstone of 20th-century cinema set in the outskirts of Mexico City. Here, Buñuel starkly portrays the poverty and marginalization of street children with raw realism. Winner of the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival, it was included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register in 2003.
Finally, on January 29, the focus shifts to Tristana (1970), inspired by the novel by Benito Pérez Galdós and screened out of competition at the 23rd Cannes Film Festival. Starring Catherine Deneuve, Fernando Rey, and Franco Nero, this intense and symbolic drama explores oppression and moral ambiguity, revealing the deep conflict of a young woman trapped under her guardian’s control.

Join us at the Cineteca Milano to rediscover four iconic films by a director who has left an indelible mark on collective imagination! The complete Buñuel collection, featuring 13 titles, is available exclusively on Rarovideo Channel through The Film Club, Amazon Prime Video, and TIMVision!

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“Cloud” by Kiyoshi Kurosawa at the Villa Medici Festival: after the Venice81 premiere, the film arrives in Rome!

12 September 2024

After its world premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, Cloud, the new film by master director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, will be showcased at the Villa Medici Film Festival in Rome, running from September 11 to 15.

Now in its fourth edition, the festival celebrates the intersection of cinema and contemporary art, transforming the stunning gardens and iconic streets in the heart of Rome into unique spaces for visual experimentation and screenings. Each evening, audiences gather at Piazzale di Villa Medici for open-air screenings featuring both premieres and restored classics. You can catch Cloud on Friday, September 13 at 9:00 PM. Coming soon to theaters!

We look forward to seeing you there!