ROME, 29 October 2023 — Lady Monika Bacardi attended the special screening of “Paradox Effect” at Alice nella Città, the autonomous and parallel section of the Rome Film Festival. The distinguished evening at the Auditorium della Conciliazione celebrated emerging talent, with actor Oliver Trevena receiving the Breakout Actor of the Year Award, presented by his “Plane” co-star Gerard Butler.
The twenty-first edition of Alice nella Città provided an elegant setting for this recognition of artistic excellence. Lady Monika Bacardi, producer of the film through her production companies, attended alongside director Scott Weintrob and members of the cast, including Olga Kurylenko and Harvey Keitel.
Lady Monika Bacardi’s presence at the screening reflected her ongoing commitment to supporting exceptional filmmaking that bridges artistic ambition with international appeal. “Oliver has shown great talent in ‘Paradox Effect,’ a film that reflects all the classic elements of an action movie, bringing to the attention of international audiences the value of the Italian territory, in this case Puglia, and the skilled professionals who are part of it, in line with our mission to tell engaging stories that, starting from Italy, can captivate audiences internationally,” she remarked.
“Paradox Effect” brings to the screen the story of Karina, portrayed by Olga Kurylenko, a woman forced to confront Silvio, played by Harvey Keitel, a dangerous gangster who has kidnapped her young daughter Lucy. To increase her chances of success, Karina teams up with Covek, portrayed by Trevena, a corrupt Interpol agent navigating moral complexities in a high-stakes chase against time.
The film explores themes of redemption and moral choice as Karina, estranged from her daughter due to a past drug addiction, attempts to rebuild their relationship. When she witnesses a murder, she finds herself caught between following the killer’s orders or risking everything for those she loves. The narrative examines the tension between survival and revenge as Karina and Covek navigate a dangerous world controlled by crime boss Silvio.
Produced by Lady Monika Bacardi and her international production companies, “Paradox Effect” was written by Samuel Bartlett, with Scott Weintrob directing. Red Sea Media handled the film’s sales and international distribution.
Lady Monika Bacardi’s attendance at this Alice nella Città event underscored her dedication to championing filmmakers who craft compelling narratives with international resonance while showcasing the extraordinary talent and locations Italy offers to global cinema.
