Executive Director Luigi Campanile announces the Puglia Premiere of Rachid Benhadj’s film For Bread Alone, which will kick-off the 2006 Salento International Film Festival ( September 9 – September 17) as the Opening Night Film, Saturday September 9 at 9:30 P.M. outdoor screening in the historical Piazza Pisanelli in Tricase, home of the Salento International Film Festival.

For Bread Alone starring Said Taghmaoui and Marzia Tedeschi is an autobiographical story based on the book “For Bread Alone” by the Moroccan author Mohamed Choukri. A Moroccan boy, grown up in difficult life conditions, who finds his way to rehabilitation during his jail terms, when he learns to read and write and discovers his great love for literature.

Q&A with the directors Rachid Benhadj and the actress Marzia Tedeschi after the screening follow by a cocktail.

During the nine-day event, the Salento film festival offers to the festival goers many events, including special screenings, retrospectives, tribute, seminars, workshops and all night parties.

The Salento Film Festival welcomes its international guests and offers different packages from all inclusive including accommodation in Hotel, Pass to all screenings and events, special discount at the festivals Bar, restaurants, trattorie, and tours through Salento’s cultural and Historical sites. For further information visit the web site: http://salentofilmfestival.com/english%20/salento_engl/package.htm

The Salento Film Festival is produced by CineSalento in association with LAIFA Los Angeles Italian Film Awards with the support of City of Tricase, Province of Lecce, and Region of Puglia