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30 Jan – 9 Feb 2025

U.S. Palmese

Antonio Manetti | Marco Manetti | Italy | 2024 | 120' | | IFFR 2025

Quirky, irreverent and genuinely funny, U.S.Palmese is an homage to the classical popular comedy, in which every character seems to embody a part of Italian society. In a country in which stadiums seem to be more important than hospitals, the Manettis leave no one left unmocked.

Following their hit focus programme, the Manetti Bros. come back to Rotterdam with another snarky comedy to delight football lovers and beyond! The protagonist of our adventure is Etienne Morville, Italian first league Enfant Terrible with an unmatched talent for the game and for… trouble. After he bodyshames a TikTok influencer Etienne’s popularity is at its lowest and his career is compromised. Taking advantage of the situation, a football aficionado in a small village in Calabria collects money from every villager and signs up Morville to save the destiny of their local team: the U.S. Palmese.

Quirky, irreverent and genuinely funny, U.S.Palmese is an homage to the classical popular comedy, in which every character seems to embody a part of Italian society. In a country in which stadiums seem to be more important than hospitals, the Manettis are not afraid to mock everyone; from the poet to the high profile sports agent, to the stars of the field. And if the sports scenes offer some of the most memorable moments of the film, U.S.Palmese still gives food for thought outside the match.

– Rebecca De Pas

Film details

Country of production
Italy
Year
2024
Festival edition
IFFR 2025
Length
120"
Medium/Format
DCP

Shows of "U.S. Palmese"

  • Available
    Video on demand
    EN subtitled
    Press & Industry
  • Cinerama 5
    In-person
    EN subtitled
    Press & Industry
  • Pathé 5
    In-person
    with Q&A
    EN subtitled
  • TR Schouwburg Grote Zaal
    In-person
    with Q&A
    EN subtitled
  • Pathé 4
    In-person
    EN subtitled

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