Elio Germano will topline Rose Island [+lire aussi :
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Following the phenomenal success of the I Can Quit Whenever I Want [+lire aussi :
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Elio Germano will breathe life into Giorgio Rosa, flanked by Matilda De Angelis (Italian Race [+lire aussi :
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“This film is a unique and ambitious project,” says producer Matteo Rovere, “not only because it tells the story of a fundamental chapter in our country’s history, which few people remember, but because it does so while evoking universal ideals and themes. It’s a story of freedom, brotherhood and participation, which is guaranteed to speak to everyone. That’s why we are proud to have found such an influential international partner that has decided to support a complex film with a huge scope, the likes of which is rarely seen in our country. With Netflix we have a guarantee of quality and international distribution. We can speak to the whole world, safe in the knowledge that the world will see itself reflected in this all-Italian story, and will be captivated by it.”

Representing Netflix, Teresa Moneo (director, International Original Films) responded: “We are truly excited to be working with Sydney, Matteo and the whole team at Groenlandia, and to be able to bring their ambitious and fascinating vision to life. We are thrilled that a project of this magnitude is coming from Italy, and we are sure that such a universal story will have the potential to delight Netflix viewers all over the world.”