Trending Now - Alice Rohrwacher to Adapt Calvino's 'the Baron in the Trees

WHO:

Variety - Alice Rohrwacher, an Italian auteur known for her works “The Wonders,” “Happy as Lazzaro,” and “La Chimera.”

Deadline - Producers Mario Gianani and Lorenzo Mieli, associated with the Our Films banner.

WHAT:

Variety - Alice Rohrwacher is set to direct a feature film adaptation of Italo Calvino’s novel “The Baron in the Trees.”

Deadline - The feature adaptation is based on Calvino's 1957 novel “The Baron in the Trees.”

WHERE:

Deadline - The project involves Italian-based producers.

WHEN:

Deadline - The adaptation is in the wake of the Cannes Best Director winning film “Fatherland.”

WHY:

Deadline - The collaboration aims to bring a celebrated literary work to the screen, leveraging Rohrwacher's acclaimed filmmaking background.

HOW:

Deadline - The adaptation will be produced by Our Films, with Rohrwacher represented by UTA.

(UPDATED May 29, 2026 12:03 UTC)

Alice Rohrwacher, the acclaimed Italian filmmaker known for her works like “The Wonders” and “Happy as Lazzaro,” is set to direct a feature film adaptation of Italo Calvino’s beloved 1957 novel “The Baron in the Trees.” The project will be produced by Our Films, with Rohrwacher represented by UTA, and comes on the heels of her recent success with the Cannes Best Director-winning film “Fatherland.” This collaboration aims to bring Calvino's celebrated literary work to the screen, showcasing Rohrwacher's renowned filmmaking talent.