Similarly, the Italian Cultural Institute of New York is holding a ceremony that includes the reading of the names of Jews deported from Italy and territories under Italian control. This solemn event aims to honor and remember those who suffered during the Holocaust.
La Farfalla Impazzita is a poignant Italian television film that delves into the life of Giulia Spizzichino, a Roman Jew who endured the Nazi extermination of her family during World War II. The film is set to premiere on Rai 1 on January 29, 2025, in commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day.The narrative centers on Giulia Spizzichino's harrowing experiences during the Nazi occupation of Rome. Having lost 26 family members to the atrocities, Giulia becomes a pivotal figure in seeking justice decades later. In 1994, upon discovering that Erich Priebke, a former SS officer responsible for the Fosse Ardeatine massacre, was living freely in Argentina, she embarks on a relentless pursuit for his extradition and prosecution.
The cast includes Elena Sofia Ricci as Giulia Spizzichino, Massimo Wertmüller as Umberto Sbarrini. The film is directed by Kiko Rosati, written by Caporiccio and Andrea Porporati, based on the autobiographical novel co-written by Giulia Spizzichino and Roberto Riccardi. Produced by Rai Fiction and 11 Marzo Film.