Directed by:
Stijn ConinxCinematography:
Lou BerghmansComposer:
Michelino BiscegliaCast:
Luigi Lo Cascio, Donatella Finocchiaro, Jelle Florizoone, Wim Willaert, Warre Borgmans, Vincent Grass, Fabienne Loriaux, Evelien Bosmans, R. Kan Albay (more)Plots(1)
Rocco Granata became an Italian immigrant in Flanders, Belgium as a little boy. His father got a job in the local mines, but young Rocco had been fascinated by the accordion since early childhood. Although his father had little understanding of his passion, Rocco climbed his way up from playing at parties to have his own band, which caught the attention of a local producer. Is it however possible to tear down the “immigrant” label that was created by the majority Belgian society? Stijn Coninx's biographical film is based on Rocco Granata's memories of his childhood and growing up, and shows the background of the creation of Granata's first hit – “Marina”. The director manages to capture the spirit of the working class neighborhoods, the wild freedom of youth and the remarkable power of music through captivating art direction and an excellent cast. (Febiofest)
(more)Cast
Luigi Lo Cascio
Italy
Best movies:
The Best of Youth (2003) (series)
Good Morning, Night (2003)
The Traitor (2019)
Donatella Finocchiaro
Italy
Best movies:
Couch Potatoes (2017)
The Ages of Love (2011)
Baaria (2009)
Jelle Florizoone
Belgium
Best movies:
North Sea Texas (2011)
Marina (2013)
Allez, Eddy ! (2012)
Wim Willaert
Belgium
Best movies:
Mr. Nobody (2009)
My Way Is the Highway (2007)
Cafard (2015)
Warre Borgmans
Belgium
Best movies:
Marina (2013)
Stormforce (2006)
Buitenspel (2005)
Vincent Grass
Belgium
Best movies:
Hornblower: The Even Chance (1998) (TV movie)
Ernest & Celestine (2012)
Sharpe's Enemy (1994) (TV movie)
Fabienne Loriaux
Best movies:
Toto the Hero (1991)
The Eighth Day (1996)
Soeur sourire (2009)
Evelien Bosmans
Belgium
R. Kan Albay
Belgium
Best movies:
Marina (2013)
Blue Silence (2017)
The Claus Family 3 (2022)
Matteo Simoni
Belgium
Best movies:
Zillion (2022)
The Sum of Histories (2015)
The Racer (2020)
Ludo Hellinx
Belgium
Best movies:
Marina (2013)
Flor Decleir
Best movies:
Blind Spot (2017)
Marina (2013)
Redbad (2018)
Jobst Schnibbe
Best movies:
Black Book (2006)
Accused (2014)
Nothing to Lose (2008)
Jappe Claes
Belgium
Best movies:
Rabarber (2014) (TV movie)
The Memory of a Killer (2003)
Marina (2013)
Pieter-Jan De Wyngaert
Best movies:
Marina (2013)
Angelo Argentina
Best movies:
Marina (2013)