22/03/2013 - The film, which has started shooting in Rome, was co-written by, and stars Edoardo Leo (Buongiorno papà). The cast includes Memphis, Fantastichini, Fassari and Inaudi

Monday 18 March marked the beginning of filming for La mossa del pinguino in Rome. The film is a directing debut for actor Claudio Amendola (photo), recently seen on television in the successful I Cesaroni series. Partner on the project and co-writer of the screenplay together with the director is Edoardo Leo (currently in movie theatres with Buongiorno papà [+see also:
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The film, produced by Guido, Marco and Nicola De Angelis’ Dap Italy, will be distributed by Videa (release down for 2014). It is a comedy on sport and friendship, revolving around an absurd curling team made up of four friends, who would do anything to make it to the 2006 Turin Olympics. In between improbable practices, bending of the rules, and opposition provocation, they end up becoming the Italian champions, acquiring the right to go to the Olympics. To succeed though, they will have to become better men. An adventurous tragicomedy which follows the redemption path of four men – downtrodden by life but who still have a will to win and dream.

Filming for La mossa del pinguino will take place over five weeks in Rome, with a couple of days in Pinerolo (Turin). The film is supported by the Film Commission Torino Piemonte and received contributions from MiBAC.

(Translated from Italian)