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Autotorino. A history of passion.

A history of passion.

It's the 1960s, little Frank looks astonished at his father's car every time he leaves the garage. He dreams of having one when he grows up.

As the years go by, Frank grows and lives his experiences, car for him means freedom, passion, and work. Just while on duty during the deliveries as a messenger, he meets Stella at her flower shop. Between them blossoms a tender love, soon they get married and have a son named Leo.

Years later on an ordinary morning, something magic happens. Leaving the garage, Frank sees little Leo through the windshield, looking enthralled an off-road car parked in the backyard, at the same house where Frank was born and raised.

Frank has a dejavu, he sees in his son the same passion that he fed as a child. Happy thoughts run in his mind.

Years pass, times change, but the passions always remain the same.

  • Carlo De Agostini
    Director
  • Carlo De Agostini
    Writer
  • Barbara Bongetta
    Producer
  • Daniele Carmosino
    Music
  • Jacopo Cairati
    Assistant Director
  • Josef Ruffoni
    Director of Photography
  • Manuela Parodi
    Actor
  • Riccardo Vianello
    Actor
  • Theo De Agostini
    Actor
  • Michele Vanossi
    Actor
  • Watermelon
    Production house
  • The Mill
    Color Grading
  • Project Type:
    Short, Web / New Media, Other
  • Runtime:
    1 minute 3 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 30, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Carlo De Agostini

Italian award-winning director and designer specialized in filmmaking, visual effects and motion graphic. He lived in New York, London, Sao Paulo, where he worked with the world's leading agencies and TV channels.

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Director Statement

When I was asked by a big car dealership to make a film to tell their story I thought: what's drive almost everybody from childhood to adult age, that is part of our everyday's routine? What's the symbol of freedom and passion for many kids? The car of course.

I wanted to recreate parallelism between my concept and the founder's life. I wanted to tell a story about this kid - the founder - that had a dream, and after many years still, has the same passion.

We had limited resources, it was crucial to find the right combination between the sunlight and locations, limiting the shooting to 2-3 days in a row. Less artificial light would help us to save on equipment and troupe.

Since the first draft, I did several edits and waited a few days after each was finished, to have the time to clear my mind and evaluate better. The music was composed ad hoc for the film.

I'm happy about the result, I'd like to develop the story to a longer version in the future.