Lo chiamavano Rock and Roll, debut feature from Saverio Smeriglio who co-wrote the screenplay with Caterina Silva, is inspired by a true story. The film is about inclusion, freedom, and overcoming limitations. Based on this principle of inclusivity, the production chose to produce a version of the film that comes fully subtitled, transcending the distinction between standard and accessible versions.
The film was shot entirely in the Marche region in Ancona and Cupra Marittima. Locations included the Mole Vanvitelliana, Piazza del Plebiscito, Portonovo, the Nemo Clinic, and INRCA (National Institute for Research and Development) in Ancona and in Cupra Marittima: the waterfront, town square, and Borgo Marano, from the beach to the alleys of the upper town and to the Piceno hills.
The soundtrack, written by Stefano Smeriglio, features a song by Mango and an Elvis Presley track recorded by Omar Pedrini.
Lo chiamavano Rock and Roll, debut feature from Saverio Smeriglio who co-wrote the screenplay with Caterina Silva, is inspired by a true story. The film is about inclusion, freedom, and overcoming limitations. Based on this principle of inclusivity, the production chose to produce a version of the film that comes fully subtitled, transcending the distinction between standard and accessible versions.
The film was shot entirely in the Marche region in Ancona and Cupra Marittima. Locations included the Mole Vanvitelliana, Piazza del Plebiscito, Portonovo, the Nemo Clinic, and INRCA (National Institute for Research and Development) in Ancona and in Cupra Marittima: the waterfront, town square, and Borgo Marano, from the beach to the alleys of the upper town and to the Piceno hills.
The soundtrack, written by Stefano Smeriglio, features a song by Mango and an Elvis Presley track recorded by Omar Pedrini.
Surfer Mauro is accustomed to challenging the ocean's mightiest waves until an accident forces him into a lengthy rehabilitation program, separating him from the sea and the life he loves. At the clinic, he meets Federico, a young athlete confined by ataxia to a wheelchair and gifted with extraordinary energy. An unexpected friendship develops, leading Mauro to take an impulsive step: to escape routine and embark on a journey beyond the norm with Federico. A journey that will become a quest for freedom, identity, and rebirth.
