La Sorpresa - L'eccezionale storia di Padre Marella

A warm, earnest journey into the past that blends teenage discovery with historical drama, leaving you moved and uplifted.

Directed by

Otello Cenci

Genres

History, Romance, Comedy

Starring

Stefano Abbati, Marco Francisconi, Alex Bagnari

Tagline

Filippo, a young teenager, discovers that his maternal grandfather was raised by Father Marella.

Overview

Filippo, a restless teenager of today, is tasked with a school project about his family history. Through stories told by his mother, Lucia, he makes a surprising discovery: Ivo, his maternal grandfather, whom he never knew, was an orphan, just like him. He was raised by Father Marella, a truly extraordinary figure: a philosopher, a beggar, an eccentric teacher, and a savior of Jews, but, above all, a father to countless abandoned children. For Filippo, this begins an adventurous and dramatic journey into the Bologna of the 1940s and 1950s, a journey of discovery, leading him to learn about Father Marella, his grandfather Ivo, and, ultimately, himself.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, uplifting and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, identity, coming-of-age, faith

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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