The film “Palazzina LAF,” directed by Michele Riondino, will be screened on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 9:00 PM at the Teatro Paolo VI in Desenzano del Garda, as part of the “Condivisioni” series. Set in the late 1990s, this feature film tells the story of Catterino, a worker at the Ilva steel plant in Taranto, who becomes embroiled in a spiral of opportunism and betrayal when he agrees to spy on his colleagues in hopes of securing a promotion. The plot revolves around the mysterious Palazzina LAF, where many employees are forced to spend their days with no activities, revealing a disturbing picture of workplace bullying and degradation.
Following the screening, there will be an informal discussion between the audience and the participants. Admission will be by donation, with access available via Vicolo Oratorio and Via Annunciata. With a sharp script and incisive direction, Riondino provides a realistic portrayal of crucial themes such as the dignity of work and the psychological consequences of toxic corporate dynamics.
