Volevo — Nascondermi

The title itself—"I wanted to hide"—serves as the film's thesis, reflecting a man who felt rejected by society and sought refuge in both the wilderness and his art. The Core Narrative: A Life on the Margins

: Ligabue suffered from significant psychophysical disorders and rickets, leading to multiple hospitalizations. The film portrays his "unstable menace" alongside a heartbreaking need for human connection. Volevo nascondermi

: Painting and sculpture become his only means of communication. His work, characterized by savage animals and vivid colors, represents the "raw essence" of his inner turmoil. Elio Germano’s Performance The title itself—"I wanted to hide"—serves as the

The 2020 Italian film (internationally titled Hidden Away ), directed by Giorgio Diritti , is a visceral exploration of the life of Antonio Ligabue, one of the most prominent "naïve" painters of the 20th century. : Painting and sculpture become his only means