PLOT : In Palmi, a quiet town in Calabria, Don Vincenzo, a warm-hearted retired farmer, comes up with an unusual plan to revive the struggling local soccer team. His idea is to organize a fundraiser by bringing in Etienne Morville, a fierce and bad-tempered Serie A soccer star known as one of the strongest players in Italy. Though reluctant at first, Morville leaves the bustling city of Milan to join Palmi’s team, hoping to restore his damaged reputation. Once there, he encounters the town’s genuine spirit and sincerity, which challenges him in unexpected ways. This experience could not only transform Morville, but it could bring the whole community together for an unforgettable journey.
DIRECTORS. Marco Manetti is an Italian director and producer. Manetti's first film was the multi-director horror film DeGenerazione (1994), alongside his brother and eight other Italian directors. Following that, Marco and Antonio formed a duo known as The Manetti Brothers, directing films like the Diabolik trilogy, the crime-musical Love and Bullets (2017), and the Italian soccer film U.S. Palmese (2024).
Antonio Manetti is an Italian director and producer. Manetti's first film was the multi-director horror film DeGenerazione (1994), alongside his brother and eight other Italian directors. Following that, Antonio and Marco formed a duo known as The Manetti Brothers, directing films like the Diabolik trilogy, the crime-musical Love and Bullets (2017), and the Italian soccer film U.S. Palmese (2024).
Length 2h 0min
Year 2025
Cast
Rocco Papaleo, Blaise Afonso, Giulia Maenza,
Distribution 01 Distribution
Production Rai Cinema, Mompracem
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Fri, April 17th10:30 AMCineplex Yorkdale