The Champion (2019 film)

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The Champion
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Directed byLeonardo D'Agostini
Screenplay by Giulia Steigerwalt
Leonardo D'Agostini
Antonella Lattanzi
Produced by Matteo Rovere
Sydney Sibilia
Starring Stefano Accorsi
Andrea Carpenzano
CinematographyMichele Paradisi
Edited byGianni Vezzosi
Music byRatchev & Carratello
Release date
  • 2019 (2019)
LanguageItalian

The Champion (Italian: Il campione) is a 2019 Italian comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Leonardo D'Agostini, in his directorial debut.

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Plot

A talented but undisciplined 20-year-old football striker, Christian Ferro, has a rich contract with AS Roma, but his lack of professionalism angers the club's president, who gives him an ultimatum: either he gets his high school diploma or he will put out of the squad until his contract expires. Valerio Fioretti, a former high school teacher, is employed to assist him in this assignment.

Cast

Production

Director Leonardo D'Agostini declared he got his inspiration for the film by Mario Balotelli's turbolent tenure at AC Milan, and by the club's decision to pair him with a tutor. [1]

Release

The film was released in Italian cinemas on 18 March 2019. [2]

Reception

The film won two Nastro d'Argento Awards, for best new director and best producer. [3] It was also nominated for two David di Donatello Awards, for best new director and best supporting actor (Accorsi). [4]

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References

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