A 21-year-old poet wrote Italy's anthem, then died for it. You don't even text back.
The film tells the life of the young Genoese poet and patriot Goffredo Mameli, who died in battle in Rome at the age of 21, in 1849. In addition to being one of the main exponents of the Risorgimento.
Acting
Stefania Sandrelli as the grandmother — devastating in minutes.
Score
Francesco Baccini playing Novaro, the actual anthem composer.
Director
Angelo Antonucci
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Angelo Antonucci is primarily known for documentaries; this is his rare narrative feature.
Mameli's 'Il Canto degli Italiani' only became Italy's official national anthem in 2017 — 168 years after his death.
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