The Champion (Italian: Il campione) is a 2019 Italian comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Leonardo D'Agostini, in his directorial debut.
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| Directed by | Leonardo D'Agostini |
| Screenplay by | Giulia Steigerwalt Leonardo D'Agostini Antonella Lattanzi |
| Produced by | Matteo Rovere Sydney Sibilia |
| Starring | Stefano Accorsi Andrea Carpenzano |
| Cinematography | Michele Paradisi |
| Edited by | Gianni Vezzosi |
| Music by | Ratchev & Carratello |
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| Language | Italian |
Plot
editA talented but undisciplined 20-year-old football striker, Christian Ferro, has a rich contract with AS Roma, but his lack of professionalism angers the club's president, who gives him an ultimatum: either he gets his high school diploma or he will put out of the squad until his contract expires. Valerio Fioretti, a former high school teacher, is employed to assist him in this assignment.
Cast
edit- Stefano Accorsi as Valerio Fioretti
- Andrea Carpenzano as Christian Ferro
- Ludovica Martino as Alessia
- Mario Sgueglia as Nico
- Camilla Semino Favro as Paola
- Yuliia Sobol as Sylvie
- Anita Caprioli as Cecilia
- Massimo Popolizio as Tito Rigoni
- Sergio Romano as Enzo
- Gabriel Montesi as Mauretto
Production
editDirector Leonardo D'Agostini declared he got his inspiration for the film by Mario Balotelli's turbolent tenure at AC Milan, and by the club's decision to pair him with a tutor.[1]
Release
editThe film was released in Italian cinemas on 18 March 2019.[2]
Reception
editThe film won two Nastro d'Argento Awards, for best new director and best producer.[3] It was also nominated for two David di Donatello Awards, for best new director and best supporting actor (Accorsi).[4]
References
edit- ^ Ulivi, Stefania (16 April 2019). "«Il campione»: dai campetti del Trullo allo stadio Olimpico". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Finos, Arianna (10 April 2019). "'Il Campione', Stefano Accorsi prof per il talento romanista. Con la benedizione di Totti". la Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Scarpa, Vittoria (1 July 2019). "The Traitor reigns triumphant at Italy's Nastri d'Argento Awards". Cineuropa. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Szalai, Georg (18 February 2020). "'Joker,' 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' 'Parasite' Among Italy's David di Donatello Awards Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
External links
edit- The Champion at IMDb
