FOREIGN BODIES
15’
Italy
Horror, Thriller, Drama
A film by Federico D’Errico
Alessandro lives a mundane life, working in an office and expecting a child with his wife Giulia. One day, his routine is disrupted by an ant invasion in his house. Unable to get rid of them, the ants follow him everywhere, and their numbers keep increasing. Alessandro is determined to discover their origin and eradicate them.
synopsis
The short film delves into the dark recesses of the human mind, exploring the clash between primal urges and rational thought. It portrays a character whose fear of the unknown and obsession with immutability disrupts his mental balance. Inspired by Freud and Lacan, "Corpi Estranei" (Foreign Bodies) examines human nature and pushes the boundaries of cinematic language, blending reality and fiction. It leaves "empty spaces" for viewers to fill with their imagination, showcasing cinema’s power to evoke personal, intimate visions.
director’s notes
credits
Federico D’Errico
director
Eleonora Iofrida
script supervisor
Vito Napolitano
with
Arianna Magno
assistant director
Federico Mastroprimiano
dop
Sara Hourngir
camera assistant
Virginia Ielo
costumes, set design
Andrea Anghinetti, Luca Spinacara
camera operators
RUFA - Rome University of Fine Arts
supported by
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bio
Federico D'Errico was born in Piedimonte Matese, Italy in 2001. During his adolescence he became passionate about the world of cinema, taking his first steps making music videos, learning the basics of directing and editing as a autodidact. Once he graduated from scientific high school, he followed his passion for the seventh art by enrolling in the three-year film course at RUFA in Rome, graduating in 2024. During his studies, he worked as an intern in the directing department on a series co-produced by Cattleya and Netflix, his first experience on a professional set. At the same time he made his debut short film: “Foreign Bodies”, distributed by Gioia Film.
filmography
✷ FOREIGN BODIES
(2024)