Fireworks

A touching romance based on true events set in the hot summer of 1982 in Sicily. First love blossoms between two young boys – tender, innocent and sincere. Will they manage to defend their relationship, despite their conservative surroundings?

Stranizza d'amuri
Italy 2023
  • Czech
135 min.
12+
  • This film is available in the following territories: Czechia.
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In the hot summer of 1982, an innocent love blossoms between two young Italians. However, their situation is complicated by the strongly homophobic environment of a Sicilian town. Seventeen-year-old Gianni has undergone an involuntary coming out and faces constant attacks, while Nino lives his life in a loving family in sweet ignorance of his sexuality. Chance brings them together and the boys become inseparable friends. Soon, however, their relationship grows into pure love and all they want is to live their love story without fear. Sicilian society, as explosive as the fireworks that Nino's father deals in, does not forgive difference. Will innocence and emotion triumph over conservatism and harshness, or will it flare up and leave only bitter, iridescent smoke? A film based on true events that will thaw the heart and convince you that true love exists.

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Credits
Director: Giuseppe Fiorello
Screenplay: Giuseppe Fiorello, Andrea Cedrola, Carlo Salsa, Josella Porto
Cinematography: Ramiro Civita
Music: Daniele Bonaviri, Giovanni Caccamo, Leonardo Milani
Sound: Cristiano Ciccone, Bruno Glisbergh
Editing: Federica Forcesi
Producer: Riccardo Di Pasquale, Eleonora Pratelli
Costumes: Nicoletta Taranta
Cast: Gabriele Pizzurro, Samuele Segreto, Fabrizia Sacchi, Enrico Roccaforte
Awards

Golden Globes, Italy

2023 – Giuseppe Fiorello (Best First Feature)

Mezipatra Queer Film Festival

2023 – Giuseppe Fiorello (Audience Award)

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  • This film is available in the following territories: Czechia.