The Big Wave

The “business turning point” of one of the most brutal and powerful criminal organizations in the world: the ‘Ndrangheta, told through the life and death of a common man.

  • Francesco Tortorella
    Director
  • Francesco Tortorella
    Writer
  • Stefano Urbanetti
    Writer
  • Francesco Tortorella
    Producer
  • Luca Rocchi
    Producer
  • Alessandro Perrella
    Producer
  • Valentina Carnelutti
    Key Cast
    "Adriana"
    Tutta la vita davanti, La pazza gioia
  • Antonio Catania
    Key Cast
    "Gaetano Graci/Nitto Santapaola"
    Pane e tulipani, Mediterraneo, Ma che colpa abbiamo noi
  • Fortunato Cerlino
    Key Cast
    "Gennaro Musella"
    Gomorra - La serie , Britannia
  • Leo Gullotta
    Key Cast
    "Giuseppe Fava"
    Nuovo Cinema Paradiso, Il camorrista
  • Marco Leonardi
    Key Cast
    "Paolo De Stefano "
    Nuovo Cinema Paradiso, Maradona - La mano de Dios, Once Upon a Time in Mexico
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    La Grande Onda
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short
  • Genres:
    drama, mafia
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Francesco Tortorella

Creative head and writer, Tortorella started his career as an illustrator and animator. He has worked as an executive director and an art director with awards winner studios, leading brands, and international broadcasters. His extensive background in content production includes success in multiple roles – from writing and directing – to producing documentaries, short films, music videos, commercials, advertising campaigns, international events and animating opening titles for many TV shows.

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