Scenes From An Italian Wake

Scenes From An Italian Wake

Directed by: Ben Bernard

Run time: 10 mins

Aspect Ratio: 1.85

Synopsis: Set within the chaos of an Italian wake, Scenes from an Italian Wake follows Nina as she struggles to hold her grieving family together following the death of her father. When her rebellious younger sister Harley arrives late to the funeral and tensions rise over their father's beloved motorcycle, a day of mourning quickly spirals into family arguments, cultural expectations, and unexpected chaos.

Amid the turbulence, Nina and Harley are forced to confront the grief beneath their resentment and the complicated ways they each carry their father's memory. Through the chaos of their family, the two sisters begin to find their way back to one another.

Current Status: festival run - link to short film will be available soon.