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Diciannove

Talented first-time writer-director Giovanni Tortorici offers up this bold and intelligent coming-of-age drama, led captivatingly by newcomer Manfredi Marini. With compelling supporting performances from Italian actors Vittoria Planeta, Zackari Delmas and Luca Lazzareschi, the highs and lows of youth are compellingly and realistically explored. Co-produced by Pinball London.

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Nineteen-year-old Leonardo (Manfredi Marini) is leaving his home in Palermo for the first time, first travelling to London before moving onto the Tuscan university town of Siena. Along the way he clashes with his professor (Luca Lazzareschi), curriculum and himself as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery.