Basilicata Coast to Coast
Director: Rocco Papaleo
105 min.
Screening: Friday, October 21, 2011 at 7:30
Basilicata Coast to Coast (2010)
The remote region of Basilicata stars in this engaging road movie with a heart and soul from actor-turned-writer/director Rocco Papaleo, known to Italian audiences for his Basilicata accent and comic genius.
When Nicola (Papaleo) enters his unassuming band in a music festival on the other side of Basilicata, he comes up with the idea of walking there in 10 days — partly as a publicity stunt and partly as a bonding journey. This trip would normally take under two hours by car but his motley crew, which includes Sweet-natured Salvatore (Paolo Briguglia), his hipster ex-TV celebrity cousin, Rocco (Alessandro Gassman), and amiable mute Franco (singer Max Gazze in his screen debut), is willing to walk. Tagging along on this adventure is apprehensive journalist Tropea, expertly played by Giovanna Mezzogiorno (of “Vincere” fame) who displays her flair for comedy in this charming role.
Against the barren landscapes, these likeable characters and their relationships are revealed. Ultimately this is a lyrical, subtle and loving tribute to a little-known part of Italy, punctuated by a wonderful soundtrack of jazzy songs by Papaleo.
“A delightful cinematic gem.” – NEW YORK COOL
David di Donatello Awards 2011
Winner – Best First Feature
Golden Globes Italy 2010
Winner – Best New Director, Best Score
Nastri d’Argento Awards 2010
Winner – Best New Director, Best Music, Best Original Song
David di Donatello Awards 2011
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