'Martin Eden' trivia and fun facts

The importance of the archive

In addition to being shot in analog, the tape makes extensive use of archival images to achieve its careful aesthetics.

Love for the analogical

The film is shot in Super 16mm.

A very personal project

In addition to directing it, Pietro Marcello has been in charge of the script and the production of the film.

Italian version of Jack London

The story adapts the homonymous novel of the American writer but moving it to Naples in the early twentieth century.

From documentary to fiction

'Martin Eden' is the second fiction film directed by Pietro Marcello, whose filmography is based on the documentary genre.

International project

The movie has participated in numerous film festivals such as Venice, Toronto or New York.

Veteran at the cinema

'Martin Eden' was already adapted in 1942 by Sidney Salkow. In addition, the book appears in films like 'Once Upon a Time in America' by Sergio Leone.