PLOT : Autumn Beat is a coming-of-age drama that follows the story of Tito and Paco, two brothers who grew up in Milan with the same dream: to break into the world of rap and be heard through music. The duo seem destined for success—Paco is a born performer and Tito knows how to write like no other—but ambition, life, and love for the same woman will test their bond. This exciting, three-decade-long story stars Hamed Seydou, Abby 6ix, Geneme, Juliet Joseph, Dylan Magon, Mohamed Diallo, Marco Renna, Mamy Seny Gueye, Francesco Danquah, and Mafoku Michelle Cloe Kengne, with the extraordinary participation of Gué and the presence of some of the most interesting names in the Italian rap scene.
Antonio Dikele Distefano. Screenwriter, Director and creator, Antonio Dikele Distefano, is a 28-year-old wunderkind of Angolan parents, who grew up in the Northern Italian City of Ravenna. Dikele began his career as a published author releasing countless novels, and has made his directorial debut with the Netflix hit series Zero. Following the success of the series, he released his first feature film in 2022 in collaboration with Amazon Prime titled, Autumn Beat. The film was incredibly well received from audiences and critics, and gained Dikele recognition in Italy and abroad.
Length 1h 43min
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Tue., Feb. 28th7:30pmTIFF Bell Lighbox