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Lasagna



Lasagna





Lasagna tells the story of Chess, a young, poor woman that gives care to Leonor, who has Alzheimer's. Throughout the movie, the audience is challenged with ethical dilemmas and themes that question the meaning of 'caring for someone'.


Crew

Director: Irith Fuks DOP: Will Hoppin Script: Irith Fuks Edit: Irith Fuks Sound: Masha Makutonina AC: Adam Blachly, Fayza Shammin


Cast

Chess: Gabrielle Martin, Leonor: Jill Charbonneau, Elizabeth: Sara Massey, Child: Ada M. Simpson, Cassiere: Fayza Shammin Special thanks to Middlebury Film & Theater Dept. Ethan Murphy, Fayza Shammin & Ioana Uricaru Valerie Smith-Hastings & Janet, and Churchill Franklin Bensound.com MiddClinks





Featured

The film was featured by DementiaSpring, where Irith was interviewed about the making process of the film.


Special thanks to

Middlebury Film Dept. Middlebury Theater Dept. Ethan Murphy Fayza Shammin Ioana Uricaru Valerie Smith-Hastings Janet and Churchill Franklin Bensound.com MiddClinks


Festival nominations

Cinemaking International Film Festival, 2023

First-Time Filmmaker Sessions @PinewoodStudios, 2022

Talking It Out Virtual Film Festival, 2022

Lift-Off Sessions @PinewoodStudios, 2022