Ari & Me 2017

Overview

Ari & Me is a 2017 documentary film that examines the professional relationship between two figures in the Italian film industry. The production focuses on the longtime creative collaboration between actor Luigi Montefiori, who is also known by the professional name George Eastman, and the exploitation filmmaker Aristide Massaccesi, who is known professionally as Joe D'Amato. Through the perspective of Montefiori, the film explores the history and nature of their working partnership within the genre of exploitation cinema. The documentary provides insight into the careers of both men, highlighting the specific synergy that defined their joint projects. By centering on the personal account of Montefiori, the film documents the artistic connection between the actor and the director. The narrative serves as a record of their shared experiences and contributions to the film landscape throughout their years of working together. The documentary remains a primary source for understanding the professional dynamic between these two notable collaborators in Italian film history.