From the end of the war to the economic boom, the new TV movie "Champagne - Peppino di Capri," produced by Rai Fiction and O' Groove, will take us on a fascinating journey into the life of one of Italy's most iconic singer-songwriters.
Directed by Cinzia TH Torrini and written by Michele Pellegrini and Maria Sole Limodio, the film will air in prime time on Monday, March 24th on Rai 1. In addition to recounting Peppino di Capri's incredible career, the film will also explore crucial decades in Italian history, highlighting the artist's most intimate and vulnerable side.
The Career of Peppino di Capri
Giuseppe Faiella, known to the general public as Peppino di Capri, began his musical career in 1943, when at just four years old he performed for American soldiers in Capri. Gifted with a talented perfect pitch, Peppino decided to embrace music as his professional path already as a teenager.
After leaving Capri, he took part in the Rai "Primo Applauso" competition, where his talent was immediately recognized.
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In the 60s, Peppino began a love affair with Roberta, a young model who became the inspiration for the famous song dedicated to her. Their marriage was marked by ups and downs, paralleling the changes of the era, which led to the growing popularity of singer-songwriters and the demand for political engagement in music.
Difficulty and rebirth
The stormy relationship with Roberta dissolves when Peppino's career seems to reach a dead end. The record companies ask for new proposals, leaving the artist in crisis, far from the public and from himself. However, he finds the strength to get back on his feet thanks to the support of Bebè, his long-time friend and drummer, and the meeting with Giuliana, a biologist distant from the music scene.
With renewed maturity, Peppino founded his own record company and, after collaborating with Franco Califano on the song "Un grande amore e niente più," he won the Sanremo Festival for the first time in 1973.
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