Fireworks (2023)

  • NR
  • 03/23/2023 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h 14m

Sicily 1982, the dream of loving each other without fear

Overview

A sunbaked Sicilian town in the summer of 1982 provides the vivid backdrop to this tender romantic drama about two teenagers who fall in love, but much to the disapproval of those around them. Gianni is a handsome but shy teen who works as a car mechanic at his stepfather’s garage but is mercilessly taunted by the macho townsmen for being a homosexual. With his family life no better, Gianni withdraws into himself until one day he meets Nino, a curly-haired boy with an infectious smile. As the two become close and fall in love, the moral rumblings from their families and neighbors begin to erupt. With all against them, the boys decide to make a stand.

Giuseppe Fiorello

Director, Writer

Carlo Salsa

Writer

Andrea Cedrola

Writer

Josella Porto

Writer

Cast

Samuele Segreto's headshot

Samuele Segreto

Gianni
Gabriele Pizzurro's headshot

Gabriele Pizzurro

Nino
Fabrizia Sacchi's headshot

Fabrizia Sacchi

Carmela
Simona Malato's headshot

Simona Malato

Lina
Enrico Roccaforte's headshot

Enrico Roccaforte

Franco
Antonio De Matteo's headshot

Antonio De Matteo

Alfredo
Roberto Salemi's headshot

Roberto Salemi

Uncle Pietro
Giuseppe Spata's headshot

Giuseppe Spata

Uncle Ciccio

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