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28/02/2024 | CINEMA

A DESIGN-FOCUSED FESTIVAL

Posted by: Sofia Alberti

An unmissable event for design and architecture enthusiasts is just around the corner: the Milan Design Film Festival (MDFF). The event returns to illuminate the cinematic scene from March 6 to 10, 2024, bringing its 11th edition filled with compelling stories, visions, and innovative reflections. On this occasion, Superstudio, always a reference center and keen observer of all design-oriented events, couldn't miss the opportunity to gather the most intriguing previews of this unmissable festival.

Masterfully directed by Cristiana Perrella, the Milan Design Film Festival (MDFF) aims to narrate, through cinema in its various forms, the most contemporary concepts of design and architecture at the Italian and international levels. In an era where the design world is constantly evolving, increasingly inclined to propose models and construct scenarios, MDFF advocates for a critical and constructive attitude.
   The 11th edition of the festival presents itself rich and diverse with over 30 titles on the bill. Feature films, short films, documentaries, art videos, and captivating stories of visionary and utopian designers from yesterday and today. From "The Sense of Tuning" by Bêka & Lemoine, a performative cinematic experience on Indian architecture, to "Depot - Reflecting Boijmans" by Sonia Herman Dolz, exploring museographic architecture, the festival offers a comprehensive overview of the latest design trends.
   MDFF stands out for going beyond aesthetic and functional issues, embracing social, political, ethical, and environmental themes. Through a variety of films looking to the past, telling stories of the future, and presenting visions and characters that have anticipated their time. Showing a design increasingly oriented towards models and scenarios rather than tangible products, fitting perfectly into the complexity of the ecosystem in which we live.
   In a time of profound crises, designers increasingly express a critical attitude towards consumer society dynamics, proposing circular and integral solutions that look to the future with a constructive and regenerative vision. From Green Architecture to generational stories, from museographic explorations to the impact of ethical fashion on the environment, each film contributes to outlining a broad picture of contemporary design.
   MDFF11 is a unique opportunity for reflection, dialogue, and inspiration. An incredible visual and conceptual symphony that transforms Milan into a showcase of creativity and reflection on the challenges and opportunities of our time. Much more than a simple cinematic event; it is an experience that embraces creativity, innovation, and reflection on the world around us.

INFO: March 6 – 10, Triennale Milano (viale Emilio Alemagna, no.6), Anteo Palazzo del Cinema - sala Excelsior (Piazza Venticinque Aprile 8), and Fondazione dell'Ordine degli Architetti PPC della Provincia di Milano (via Solferino 17)
Official website: https://www.milanodesignfestival.com/


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