This past weekend I had the chance to interview Roberto Rizzo a  brilliant producer and director who has just completed his latest film “Couples.” Roberto and his charming wife recently promoted their hilarious new film at the Cannes Film Festival in France

Cognac chats with Film Director/Producer Roberto Rizzo and his charming wife Ingeborg Caroline Johnson at Asiana Restaurant – video by Mauro Botero

Writer-Actor- Director–Producer Roberto Rizzo founded Vesuviano Pictures, as a vehicle to produce and promote a unique brand of film and television projects.  This initiative is the latest phase in the evolution of his creative life.

Roberto Rizzo, a US citizen of Italian heritage, lives in New York City where he cultivates his creative energies.
An original, enjoyable and hilarious film that wants you to meet the characters again and again. Take a brief glimpse into the lives of four New York couples – share their problems and see the complexities of their relationships.
Written and directed by a talented, modern, established New York Artist, who has observed New York life for 20 years. Roberto Rizzo has created a new film that encapsulates New York life. He has captured some of New York’s characters, their strengths and the loveable weaknesses in relationships we all have. Roberto’s poignant and earthy observations of New York life are not predictable. He adds an unplanned pregnancy to test the relationships of his characters and their reactions together – How does it work out? Let’s not spoil the ending!

Roberto Rizzo is an imaginative established artist and writer. He has created a short comedy. It is an outstanding observation of social issues reflecting his undoubted talent for film, writing and direction. It shows a unique perception of life in New York that is truly remarkable. Roberto enjoys a challenge and feels that creating films are a natural extension of his artistic talents.
This film draws you to a colourful couple from Brooklyn – Mimi and Tony. It gives you a brief glance into the lives of partners Deborah and Susan. It introduces you to an inter-racial couple Karen and Aaron. When you meet the Italian lothario Vittorio and his wife Nicole you feel there is no more, but never think this film will end. Roberto Rizzo will never disappoint you.
Roberto Rizzo is a writer, director and artist not to miss.

The film “Couples” is about love and life.  When two people love each other, there are no social barriers, no gender issues and no racial or religious differences.

Cognac chats with Actor Silberman at Asiana Restaurant – Video by Mauro Botero
 

I also had the chance to chat with my good fried Actor Gary Silberman who is starring in “Couples.”  Gary and I go back a long way and we have shared our experiences in showsbusiness throughout the years.  He recently worked in the film “The Taking of Pelham 123″ starring John Travolta and Denzel Washington and shared a chess game with Actor Woody Harrelson on the set of “The Messinger.”