Shooting is underway on Mondocane [+lire aussi :
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Written by Alessandro Celli and Antonio Leotti (Radiofreccia, Angels of Evil [+lire aussi :
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“Groenlandia film are continuing to wager on titles which look to transcend genres whilst also respecting their codes, combining entertainment and high-quality storytelling, which is, in our opinion, the greatest ongoing challenge”, enthused Rovere, producer of The Champion [+lire aussi :
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Also starring in the cast of Mondocane are Barbara Ronchi, Ludovica Nasti (the super-young prodigy-actress from the series My Brilliant Friend [+lire aussi :
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Filming on Mondocane will last seven weeks, unfolding between Rome and Taranto.