The World's A Stage | Starring Vittorio Rossi

The World's A Stage takes a raw, heartfelt and brutally honest look at what it means to honour your past as you blaze a trail forward. 

Fresh off his highly acclaimed re-staging of “The Chain” in 2019, prominent Italian-Canadian playwright Vittorio Rossi speaks out about his life and career in this documentary film. He delivers a masterclass on dramaturgy peppered with anecdotes about his creative process. Touching family stories anchor the film, giving viewers a unique perspective on the origins of his distinctive writing style. Rossi also details his past encounters with idols like Martin Scorsese and Al Pacino. The film features dozens of photos from Rossi’s personal archives, and was filmed entirely on location at the legendary Casa d’Italia – Montreal’s first Italian community centre. A remarkable story from an incomparable storyteller.