Fireworks(2023)

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.

Genre: Drama

Director: Giuseppe Fiorello

Actors: Gabriele Pizzurro, Samuele Segreto, Simona Malato, Fabrizia Sacchi, Antonio De Matteo, Enrico Roccaforte, Roberto Salemi, Giuseppe Spata, Simone Raffaele Cordiano, Giuditta Vasile

Release date: 2023-03-23

Country of origin: Italy

Length: 2h 14m

Ratings:

• 7.5/10