The Champion (2019 film)
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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 |
The Champion (Italian: Il campione) is a 2019 Italian comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Leonardo D'Agostini, in his directorial debut.
Plot
[edit]A 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
[edit]Director 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
[edit]The film was released in Italian cinemas on 18 March 2019.[2]
Reception
[edit]The 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
