Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Production Genesis
The film is introduced as a 2011 Italian comedy directed by Francesco Falaschi. The setting is established in Follonica, and Filippo Bologna is credited with writing the original Italian script.
Key Events
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Comedy Genre Introduction — Film is introduced as a comedy directed by Francesco Falaschi. Location: Italy
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Production Origin Established — The movie is confirmed as an Italian production released in 2011. Location: Italy
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Setting in Follonica — The narrative location is explicitly set in the coastal town of Follonica. Location: Follonica
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Script Authorship — Filippo Bologna is credited as the original Italian scriptwriter. Location: Production Office
Cast Assembly
The primary and supporting actors are revealed, including Paolo Sassanelli, Cecilia Dazzi, Eugenia Costantini, Massimiliano Bruno, and Domenico Diele. The ensemble forms the core of the narrative presentation.
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Lead Actor Casting — Paolo Sassanelli is identified as a primary actor in the film. Location: Casting Studio
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Supporting Cast Assembly — Cecilia Dazzi and Eugenia Costantini join the main ensemble. Location: Casting Studio
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Ensemble Expansion — Massimiliano Bruno and Domenico Diele complete the featured cast list. Location: Casting Studio
Technical Specifications
Production details are finalized with an 82-minute runtime and color cinematography. The film's format and pacing parameters are set for distribution.
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Ensemble Expansion — Massimiliano Bruno and Domenico Diele complete the featured cast list. Location: Casting Studio
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Runtime Specification — The film's duration is established at 82 minutes. Location: Distribution Office
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Visual Format Confirmation — The movie is noted to be shot and presented in color. Location: Post-Production
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Release Context — The film is positioned within the 2011 cinematic release cycle. Location: Theatrical Market
Release & Legacy
The movie is contextualized within the 2011 release window and broader Italian cinema trends. Archival data confirms its place in the cultural record through 2022.
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Release Context — The film is positioned within the 2011 cinematic release cycle. Location: Theatrical Market
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Industry Benchmarking — Contextualized against major 2011 releases like The King's Speech. Location: Cinema Archives
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Language Distribution — Italian language films are noted to have widespread viewership by 2022. Location: Global Market
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Director Attribution — Francesco Falaschi is formally credited as the director. Location: Production Credits
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Cultural Placement — The film is situated within the broader landscape of Italian comedy. Location: Italian Cinema History
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Archival Documentation — All production and cast details are consolidated for historical record. Location: Film Database
19-year-old Teo, an aspiring writer who has grown up worshipping the likes of John Fante, Bukowski and Luciano Bianciardi, suddenly finds himself in dire need of becoming financially independent in the wake of his father's health problems, jeopardizing his studies and future.
