The third edition of the International Sport Film Festival has started with great enthusiasm, and will continue until Saturday, November 30 in Castellammare di Stabia. Among the 149 films in competition, 36 are the finalists that are crowding the city's theaters. The event has already revealed the first winners, with the short film From the Second Tier to the Second Star which won the “Best Web Production” award, dedicated to the best work made exclusively for the web and social media. The film, produced by Massimo Loiacono, Francesco Loffredo and Andrea Fortis, tells the extraordinary story of Federico Dimarco, full-back for Inter and the Italian national team.
The video narrates his long rise, starting from the difficulty of being sidelined by his favorite club due to a serious injury, to becoming a key element in the second star's Scudetto victory with Inter. Dimarco sent a video message to express his gratitude: “I am happy with this recognition, which has allowed me to relive all the emotions that led us to the second star, an incredible achievement for us Inter fans. Thanks to everyone who watched and voted for our video.”
Another important award went to Gianfranco Gallo, for the short film The Fire in the Whale… the devotees of Spartak San Gennaro. The work, which tells the story of the youth football team Spartak San Gennaro, won the Campania Award, an award given to the Campania production that best embodied the values of the festival, such as inclusion, resilience and social redemption. Gallo enthusiastically commented on the award received: “I am happy to bring to light the story of these boys, who found in sport an opportunity for redemption. Today, Spartak San Gennaro has 80 children who play football, not only to win, but to get away from the streets and build a better future.”
The documentary film was also screened during the evening Two of You, which tells the story of the Cagliari fans' trip in 1997, on the occasion of the Serie A play-off for salvation against Piacenza, played at the San Paolo stadium in Naples. The film also explores the historic rivalry between Sardinian and Neapolitan fans. Among those present, coach Bortolo Mutti, who was Piacenza's coach at the time, expressed his emotion: “The film made me relive a past of passion and attachment to our territory. Despite the defeat on the field, the Cagliari fans won off it, demonstrating their love for their team.”
During the day, other films dedicated to water sports were shown, and in the evening it was the turn of the documentary film Romeo Menti, the grenade winger with the lily in his heart, which tells the story of Romeo Menti, a Juventus and national team player in the 40s. The film featured numerous guests, including Juve Stabia president Andrea Langella and former Napoli and Juve Stabia sports director Gigi Pavarese.
The initiative dedicated to schools was also a great success. More than 2000 students participated in the screenings, with the opportunity to interact with actors, directors and personalities from the world of sports, enriching the educational and cultural experience of the event. TheInternational Sports Film Festival is organized by the Pragma Association, under the direction of journalist Nicola D'Auria and director Ciro Sorrentino, with the support of the Campania Region and the Film Commission Regione Campania. An event that continues to grow, consolidating itself as an unmissable event for lovers of cinema and sports.
Article published on November 28, 2024 - 16:49
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