A Man of the World: The Dilemma of Resisting Tyranny Through Art

Production Details

Title: A Man Of The World

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: January 13

Filming Location: Belgium – Italy – Germany

Writer/Director: Anne Paulicevich

Synopsis: A Man of the World follows Ranuccio Bianchi Bandinelli, a brilliant Italian archaeologist and anti-fascist striving to preserve art while avoiding politics as fascism tightens its grip. In May 1938, he is forced to serve as the official guide for Hitler and Mussolini during their high-profile tour of Rome and Florence. Pressured by the regime and bound by duty, Ranuccio reluctantly accepts—only to be approached by the resistance with a chance to eliminate both dictators at once. Over one tense week, he confronts an agonizing moral dilemma: remain a scholar of beauty or risk everything to change the course of history.

Production Companies

Company Name: Versus Production
Address:

Rue De La Croix De Pierre, 68
Brussels | Belgium

info@versusproduction.be
Phone: +32 2 588 27 90 Other Companies:
Indigo Film
Address:

Via Torino 135
Roma | 00184 | Italy

info@indigofilm.it
Phone: +39 06 77250255
NIKO FILM
info@nikofilm.de

About A Man Of The World

A Man of the World centers on Ranuccio Bianchi Bandinelli, an Italian archaeologist who navigates the complexities of art preservation in a politically charged environment. Set against the backdrop of rising fascism in 1938, his story unfolds as he is compelled to serve as the guide for Hitler and Mussolini during their tour of significant Italian cities. The film explores Ranuccio’s internal conflict as he grapples with the demands of his role while being contacted by those in the resistance. Faced with the choice to uphold his values or engage in a plot to change the tide of power, he must confront the implications of his decisions on the world around him.