Non è un film
| "Non è un film" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Gerardina Trovato | ||||
| from the album Non è un film | ||||
| Released | 1994 | |||
| Recorded | 1993–1994 | |||
| Studio | Fonoprint Studio, Bologna, Italy | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 4:39 | |||
| Label | Sugar Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Gerardina Trovato, Angelo Anastasio, Celso Valli | |||
| Producer(s) | Celso Valli | |||
| Gerardina Trovato singles chronology | ||||
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"Non è un film" is a song by Italian singer-songwriter Gerardina Trovato, released in 1994 as the lead single from her second studio album of the same name. The song gained prominence after Trovato's performance at the 44th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival, where it secured fourth place in the "Campioni" category.[1]
Background and themes
The song addresses the horrors of the Bosnian War, portraying vivid imagery of the conflict's atrocities. Lyrics describe scenes such as "blood on the arms" and "mud on the hands," emphasizing that "all of this isn't a film," highlighting the stark reality of war.[2]
Music video
The official music video for "Non è un film" was directed by renowned photographer Oliviero Toscani. The video complements the song's anti-war message by depicting powerful imagery related to the Bosnian conflict.[3]
Critical reception
"Non è un film" was praised for its poignant lyrics and Trovato's emotive delivery. Critics highlighted the song's bold approach to addressing contemporary political issues through music.
Track listing
- "Non è un film" – 4:39
- "Chissà se si muore davvero" – 3:55
- "Dentro una scatola a colori" – 3:52
- "Sono le tre" – 5:19
- "Se fossi un uomo" – 5:09
- "Insieme senza parole" – 3:36
- "Angeli a metà" – 3:57
- "Vivere" (feat. Andrea Bocelli) – 4:01
- "E mi ripeti domani" – 2:31
- "Non è un film" (reprise) – 4:39
Personnel
- Gerardina Trovato – vocals
- Roberto Drovandi – bass
- Paolo Gianolio – guitar, bass
- Luca Bignardi – programming
- Sandro Comini – percussion
- Angelo Anastasio – acoustic guitar
- Celso Valli – keyboards, piano, accordion
- Alfredo Golino – drums
- Luca Orioli – keyboards, programming, piano, Hammond organ, synthesizer
- James Thompson – saxophone
- Emanuela Cortesi, Aida Cooper, Luca Jurman – backing vocals
Charts
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[4] | 6 |
References
- ^ Anselmi, Eddy (2009). Festival di Sanremo: almanacco illustrato della canzone italiana. Panini. p. 433. ISBN 978-8863462296.
- ^ "Gerardina Trovato - Non è un film (English translation)". Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Antiwar Songs (AWS) - Non è un film". Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Classifiche". Musica e Dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 29 May 2023. Set "Tipo" on "Album". Then, in the "Titolo" field, search "Non è un film".