The protagonist and renowned poet, whose life and work are defined by the traumatic murder of his father, his struggle with depression, and his enduring dedication to family and literature.
Matte is awkward, slow-moving, and deeply devoted to soccer. He initially dates Federica, but Stella's interference exposes Federica's betrayal and changes his feelings. He eventually begins seeing Stella, accepts that they move at different speeds, and helps her negotiate a relationship based on honesty, patience, humor, and acceptance.
Federico Cesari has 13 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Signature works include Folle d'amore - Alda Merini, Zvanì - Il romanzo famigliare di Giovanni Pascoli, Safari. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.