U.S. Palmese

by Antonio ManettiMarco Manetti

Quirky, irreverent, and genuinely funny, U.S. Palmese is an homage to classical popular comedy that speaks of solidarity and pride. Two of Italy's most distinctive directors capture the spirit of the world's most beloved sport – and celebrate the radiance of victory.

In Palmi, a small town in Calabria, Don Vincenzo, a brilliant but eccentric retired farmer, comes up with a wild idea to revive the local soccer team: he launches an unconventional community fundraiser, rallying citizens to chip in money to sign Etienne Morville, a Serie A star and one of the best players in the world. Morville, notorious for his bad temper, leaves Milan for Palmi in an effort to repair his image. There, he's confronted with a world rooted in sincerity and simplicity – one that will lead everyone involved to an unforgettable experience.

Genre / Language / Length
Comedy / Italian, French / 121 minutes
Original title
U.S. Palmese
directed by
Antonio ManettiMarco Manetti
director of photography
Angelo Sorrentino
screenplay by
Antonio ManettiMarco ManettiMichelangelo La Neve
produced by
Mompracem and Rai Cinema with the contribution of Calabria Film Commission in association with Loka Film.
Cast
  • Blaise Afonso (THE LAST MERCENARY)
  • Rocco Papaleo (PINOCCHIO, SCORDATO)
  • Giulia Maenza (THE INVISIBLE THREAD, THE BAD GUY)
  • Claudia Gerini (JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2, THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST)
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Press Quotes

"A plesant comedy about the purity of sport, well packaged and with the right mix of grotesque and good sentiments."
Cineuropa

"Delicate and touching."
Ciak

"Contagious with its cheerfulness and positivity."
My Movies

"The best film by the Manetti Bros."
Style Magazine

"Reminds us of the beauty of football romantic. The kind of football that belongs to the people."
Movieplayer

"A beautiful film."
Hot Corn

"A fun film, well written, well constructed, and well acted."
Dagosia

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