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My Tennis Maestro

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Italy, 1989. After years of hard training, 13-year-old Felice, carrying his father's expectations on his shoulders, finally sets out to compete in the national tennis tournaments. While dreaming of a simple summer vacation, he's instead placed under the wing of ex tennis champion Raul, an unconventional coach hired by his father. Match after match, the two embark on a journey that will lead Felice to discover the taste of freedom, and Raul to glimpse the possibility of a fresh start. As they travel along the Italian coast, an unexpected, deep, and sincere bond between them develops.

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Peter Bradshaw Guardian Nov 26
2/5
At the very beginning, Di Stefano hints that this film is inspired by moments from his own life, and real life can indeed be messy and complicated and fail to fit the Hollywoodised narrative template. This needed some script revision. Go to Full Review Jessica Kiang Variety Sep 8
With his wolfish grin and rascally vibe, his hungover eyes concealed by mirrored aviators, Favino plays the type as though he invented it. Go to Full Review Sarah Manvel Movies We Texted About Sep 19
[Mr. Favino's] ability to show a thought process and react with attractive unpredictability is the main reason to see this movie. But sorry to say when it’s done you won’t be shouting “Bravo!” Go to Full Review Serena Seghedoni Loud and Clear Reviews Sep 15
Pierfrancesco Favino and Tiziano Menichelli are superb. [...] It will defy your expectations more then once, balancing action and comedy with poetry and vulnerability. Go to Full Review Frank J. Avella The Contending Sep 9
B
(Favino is) a wonder of an actor excelling in all genres and constantly challenging himself. Here he is given one of his most vulnerable characters and does an exceptional job opposite the beguiling Menichelli. Go to Full Review Lee Marshall Screen International Sep 2
This tale of a teenage tennis star and his former-champion trainer is bouyed by a pair of sparkling performances, from Tiziano Menichelli and Pierfrancesco Favino respectively, that play out as one long match-point rally. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Andrea Di Stefano

Director

Pierfrancesco Favino

Actor

Tiziano Menichelli

Actor

Giovanni Ludeno

Actor

Dora Romano

Actor

Valentina Bellè

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Synopsis Italy, 1989. After years of hard training, 13-year-old Felice, carrying his father's expectations on his shoulders, finally sets out to compete in the national tennis tournaments. While dreaming of a simple summer vacation, he's instead placed under the wing of ex tennis champion Raul, an unconventional coach hired by his father. Match after match, the two embark on a journey that will lead Felice to discover the taste of freedom, and Raul to glimpse the possibility of a fresh start. As they travel along the Italian coast, an unexpected, deep, and sincere bond between them develops.
Director
Andrea Di Stefano
Producer
Marco Cohen, Benedetto Habib, Fabrizio Donvito, Daniel Campos Pavoncelli, Nicola Giuliano, Francesca Cima, Carlotta Calori, Viola Prestieri
Screenwriter
Andrea Di Stefano, Ludovica Rampoldi
Production Co
Indiana Production, Indigo Film
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Sports
Original Language
Italian
Runtime
2h 5m