Sognando lo Rio

Two boys, both from Rio Marina but living in different eras—one in 2025, the other in 1948—meet mysteriously thanks to their footballs, which seem to travel through time. Through these encounters, they discover the differences and similarities between their solitudes: that of yesterday, filled with toil and child labor, and that of today, hidden behind smartphone screens and social media. In a light and dreamy atmosphere, the short film aims to guide viewers through a reflection on the value of play, friendship, and the memory of their hometown, filled with mines and the sea.
Film for children
Director: Fabio Punis
Screenplay: Fabio Punis, Pierluigi Martano
Director of photography: Stefano Muti
Editing: Stefano Muti
Sound: Donatello Guerra
Production assistant: Giorgia Bruni