‘Chi Bella vuole apparire tanto dolore deve soffrire' is a short film, shot on a 16mm film

camera, in the film I am the main character, wearing my mother's dresses in what was her

bedroom once. After trying on a few dresses, I suddenly decide to cut my hair completely. A

profound physical and violent change that reflects an inner decision, a decision to leave the

image of who I was behind.

'Chi Bella vuole apparire tanto dolore deve soffrire' is what my mother used to tell me when I

was only a child. 'Who wants to appear beautiful must suffer much pain'

Her words have been imprinted in my mind. Since then, I wanted, but never managed, to

feel beautiful.

As a woman, I am recalling her words. I wonder if the pain she suffered was worth it. This

work is about my change, physical and interior, my decision to find my beauty, while letting

go of the memories. I dedicate the video piece to my mother, the things she believed and

she has left behind.