Year: 2019
Country: Italy
Director: Stefano Cipani
Cast: Alessandro Gassmann, Isabella Ragonese, Francesco Gheghi, Lorenzo Sisto, Saul Nanni, Rossy De Palma
Genre: comedy, family
Runtime: 101 min.
Age: 12+
Sunny - in every sense! - family comedy about a very special child
Jack has always wanted a little brother to play with, and when Gio is born, his parents tell him his brother is a "special" child. That's when Gio turns into a superhero with amazing powers in his big brother's imagination, like the ones in his comic books. Over time, however, Jack learns the truth: his brother has Down syndrome, a condition Jack decides to keep secret. When he goes to high school and falls in love with Arianna, he hides Gio's very existence from her and his new friends. But how can you expect someone to love you if you conceal such an important part of yourself? In no time, the truth comes out, and Jack realizes that Gio's energy and vitality are contagious. Gio's original outlook does indeed change the world, just like a superhero.
Awards & Festivals:
Venice Film Festival – participation
European Film Award – Young Audience Award
David di Donatello Award – David of the Youth
La Chioma di Berenice Award – Best Producer in Film
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists nomination – Silver Ribbon (Best New Director)
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival – participation