Directed by:
Leonardo D'AgostiniCinematography:
Michele ParadisiComposer:
Ratchev & CarratelloCast:
Stefano Accorsi, Andrea Carpenzano, Massimo Popolizio, Anita Caprioli, Mario Sgueglia, Ludovica Martino, Camilla Semino Favro, Matteo Albano (more)Plots(1)
Young Christian Ferro (Andrea Carpenzano) is a born striker and the pride of A.S. Roma. The cosseted football star is always up for anything, but the excesses in the celebrity’s private life are starting to jeopardise a promising career. A radical decision from the club president isn’t long in coming, and personal tutor Valerio (Stefano Accorsi) appears on the scene facing a seemingly impossible task. Talented Leonardo D’Agostini’s fine debut, an intelligent comedy that goes behind the scenes of one of the best loved football clubs, will delight even those who think ball sports are ridiculous. (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival)
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I admired the man who, after the festival screening of The Champion, at the end of a discussion with the makers of the movie, described this comedy as "a rich story with a different take on the basic Hollywood comedies," while The Champion fits into that formula perfectly and delivers classic plot clichés without any innovations or surprises. It is probably enough for most audiences, but even for a light, mindless comedy to take my mind off things, it just isn't enough for me. [KVIFF 2019]
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A great idea from the Italians — telling the story of a talented footballer who doesn’t realize he actually has more going on upstairs than he thinks. His young mind is just too caught up in Italian lira to notice. I really enjoyed it; it’s visually appealing, and his mentor brings the right amount of tough love. Overall, it’s a solid dramedy with a nice Hollywood vibe, but the ending earned it that extra fourth star.
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