October 25, 2016 edition

Deborah Gabinetti is quick, gregarious, and emotivean immediate presence as soon as she enters a room. Yet she gives the impression of someone who is used to listening and observing. She will stop in the middle of a story to check your reaction, is not afraid to let pauses linger, tilts her head at you when curious to know what your take is on a situation and persists until she receives an answer.
When Tempo called Balinale's hotline to inquire about the festival, it was Gabinetti who answered the call. "This is Deborah. The director of the festival. Yes, I'm picking up calls," she said, laughing heartily, when asked who was on the other end of the line.

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