A four-day journey into the universe of fantasy and creativity. From November 28th to December 1st (plus 2 subsequent “off” dates), Alghero takes a leap into the world of comics and its surprising intersections with other expressive languages: literature, theater, music and illustration. It is the festival di:segni , now in its second edition, organized by the Alghero Fumetto association (founded and made up of 3 passionate booksellers and event organizers: Emiliano Longobardi, Maria Luisa Perazzona and Elia Cossu) and created with the support of the Sardinia Region, the Sassari Chamber of Commerce - Salude & Trigu call, the Municipality of Alghero and the Alghero Foundation. There will be many guests on the rich calendar of graphic novel presentations, theater shows, screenings and musical readings - all with free admission - between Lo Quarter, the Biblioteca del Mediterraneo and the Teatro Civico. Among these, two absolute legends who have made the history of world drawing: the Argentine cartoonist José Muñoz and the Italian illustrator Lorenzo Mattotti.
THE DAY BY DAY PROGRAM
THE DAY BY DAY PROGRAM
November 28th ALGHERO
6.30pm - Conference Room of the Alghero Foundation (largo Lo Quarter).
An island of cartoonists: Manuelle Mureddu presents Cada Contu (Kleiner Flug). Dialogue with the author: Andrea Pau.
7.15pm – Conference Room of the Alghero Foundation (largo Lo Quarter).
di:segni internazionali: Laura Pérez presents Nocturnos (Oblomov). Conversation with the author: Virginia Tonfoni.
9:00 p.m. – Gavi Ballero Civic Theater.
Between comics and theatre: recital My Brilliant Friend in Comics , by Fanny&Alexander, by and with Chiara Lagani, drawings by Mara Cerri, direction, video, music by Luigi De Angelis.
Following is a dialogue between Chiara Lagani and Raffaele Sari on the comic book adaptation of the novel My Brilliant Friend.
Free admission upon reservation.
November 29th
6.30pm Mediterranean Library (Piazza Molo, 2).
Intersections between comics and illustration: Francesca Tassini and Daniele Serra present Canti del ferro (Editoriale Cosmo). Conversation with the author: David Padovani.
7.15pm Mediterranean Library (Piazza Molo, 2).
di:international signs: José Muñoz , a lifelong sign. Conversation with the author: Virginia Tonfoni.
8.30pm Mediterranean Library (Piazza Molo, 2).
Princess and Cloud : Sara Pilloni and Mariangela Valentini. Dialogue with the authors Speranza Serra . Readings by Maria Antonietta Azzu . Music by Roberto Desiato (Flute).
November 30th
6.00 pm Conference Room of the Alghero Foundation (largo Lo Quarter).
Between comics and illustration: the Orient by Elisa Menini. Conversation with the author: Andrea Pau.
6.45pm Conference Room of the Alghero Foundation (largo Lo Quarter).
Between comics and illustration: Ivan Canu presents A Brief History of K-Pop (Salani). Conversation with the author: Virginia Tonfoni.
7.30pm Conference Room of the Alghero Foundation (largo Lo Quarter).
di: international signs: Lorenzo Mattotti , a lifelong sign. Conversation with the author: Ivan Canu.
December 1st
11.30am Cyrano Bookshop Breakfast with the author.
Diego Cajelli presents The Curse of the Tear Mine (Mondadori). A meeting for adventurous kids.
5.00 pm Conference Room of the Alghero Foundation (largo Lo Quarter).
Making comics: Maya (Martina Mura) presents School of Love (Becco Giallo). In conversation with the author: Sara Pilloni.
5.45pm Conference Room of the Alghero Foundation (largo Lo Quarter).
Making comics: Mauro Muroni , Diego Cajelli and Giovanni Bufalini present the courses of the Accademia KÉRBEROS - Summer School de l'Alguer.
6.30pm Conference Room of the Alghero Foundation (largo Lo Quarter).
Between word novels and graphic novels: Sualzo presents The Improviser (Tunué) + The Nonexistent Knight (Mondadori). Dialogue with the author Raffaele Sari.
8.15pm Gavi Ballero Civic Theatre Hall.
Michele Medda and Pasquale Frisenda present The Desert of the Tartars (Sergio Bonelli Editore). Conversation with the authors: David Padovani.
9.00pm Gavi Ballero Civic Theatre.
A ray of light descended . Musical reading from The Desert of the Tartars, with Gigio Alberti (Reciting voice) and Raimondo Dore (Piano). Free admission upon reservation