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It’s the iconic final sequence, shot in Taormina outside the Hotel San Domenico. The two protagonists, in a moment of silent emotion and tears, sit side by side
L'AVVENTURA directed by Antonioni // 1960
You’ve probably already seen The Godfather, but I wanted to share two scenes from the Sicilian wedding that I find deeply evocative. They beautifully capture the folkloric tradition and raw charm of southern Italy, with music, dance, etc
IL PADRINO directed by Tornatore // 1988
IL PADRINO directed by Coppola // 1972
This is a wedding video I created several years ago in Venice, but the mood is strongly inspired by Sicilian cinema. You can just watch the first few minutes
One film you really shouldn’t miss is Nuovo Cinema Paradiso. It’s a beautiful love letter to cinema and to Sicily ... nostalgic, and full of emotion. Even just the atmosphere and light in this film are pure inspiration.
NUOVO CINEMA PARADISO directed by Giuseppe Tornatore // 1988
You should definitely check out Malèna, it’s set in Sicily and really beautiful to watch (with Monica Bellucci).
MALENA directed by Giuseppe Tornatore // 2000
This is such a fun and beautiful scene with Sophia Loren, it just feels so Italian, the colors, the music, the little village streets..
PANE, AMORE E... // 1955
FASHION CAMPAIGN
Dolce & Gabbana, together with Tornatore and Morricone, have made so many campaigns that really capture Sicily’s vibe. They show all those classic traditions, colors, festivals, family moments, that mix of folklore and real life that makes Sicily so special. Sometimes it’s a bit stereotypical, but full of passion and authenticity. That style, mixing old and new, is exactly what I want to try to catch in the wedding video.
Director Giuseppe Tornatore // Monica Bellucci // 1994
Director Giuseppe Tornatore // Monica Bellucci // 2003
This is a very romantic and nostalgic version
Directed by Tornatore // Music Ennio Morricone// 2013
Very interesting about this campaign is a sort of behind the scenes look at the whole project
Director Giuseppe Tornatore // Music: Ennio Morricone // 2023 // Sophia Lauren
Here, Paolo Sorrentino (Oscar winner for La Grande Bellezza) directed a campaign with Katy Perry .. the style is more modern, fresh, and colorful. It feels a lot more raw, with little slices of real life, like the lady saying “bella!” in the street. I think it would be beautiful to include these kinds of spontaneous, real-life moments in your wedding film too , little phrases, unscripted reactions… it brings so much warmth and authenticity.
Director Paolo Sorrentino // 2025
Another cinematic campaign with Sicily’s colors, streets, and soul
directed by Giacomo Trigli // 2022
Also in this vibe, Steven Meisel’s campaign is super inspiring
Creative Director: Steven Meisel // 2024
My campaign // 2024
I'm sharing this one with you because it has the classical, almost Greek vibe, the temple, the atmosphere… it feels timeless and a bit mythical.
DIOR directed by Fabien Baron // 2022
With this mood, many years ago I made this video inspired by the mystical South (though this one was more Puglia). Watch it only if you’re interested, because it’s not really related to weddings.
Versace interprets these Italian vibes in a more '90s style, with analog zooms, lots of glow, glamour, and bold colors.
LA VACANZA - Versace // 2025
LA VACANZA - Versace // 2025
This is a trailer of a wedding film with nostalgic vibes, set around a lake in autumn. Inside the film, there are little black and white analog-style frames, like personal notes, that feel more intimate, raw, almost like amateur footage
In this campaign, Alessandro Michele draws inspiration from Fellini and Sorrentino, more Roman salons than Sicilian vibes, but still deeply connected to that dreamy, cinematic Italian aesthetic.
Creative Director: Alessandro Michele Director and Photographer: Glen Luchford // 2024
And since we’re talking about Rome, I’ll finish by sharing a piece I created with Giorgia Fantini. For privacy reasons, I can only share this vertical social reel, but you’ll get the vibe.
Valentina Eleonora Costa
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