Private Project

Things we love about Alex

A true story or resilience, hope and love for life. Alessandro Cevinini, a 24 year old Italian man from northern Italy, in 2004 he's diagnosed with Leukemia.
Throughout his 2 year infernal battle against the disease he establishes the charitable foundation Beat Leukemia and reaches the 4 corners of the world in his mission to spread simple information and awareness of blood diseases.

  • Thomas Kadman
    Director
    The Game Changer
  • Thomas Kadman
    Writer
    The Game Changer
  • Thomas Kadman
    Producer
  • Andrea Traverso
    Producer
  • Stefano Bella
    Producer
  • Michele Cevenini
    Producer
  • Cristina Motta
    Producer
  • Maurizio Cevenini
    Producer
  • Francesco Riva
    Key Cast
    "Alessandro Cevenini"
  • Valeria Cavalli
    Key Cast
    "Cristina Motta"
  • Alessandro Colombo
    Key Cast
    "Michele Cevenini"
  • Arturo Di Tullio
    Key Cast
    "Maurizio Cevenini"
  • Matteo Caremoli
    Key Cast
    "Dott. Marchi"
  • Elena Cascino
    Key Cast
    "Giorgia"
  • Ortensia Fioravanti
    Key Cast
    "Carlotta Mazza"
  • Gaia Poli
    Key Cast
    "Silvia"
  • Davide Berti
    Key Cast
    "Doctor"
  • Alessandro Cazzaniga
    Key Cast
    "Mattia"
  • Gianfilippo Grasso
    Key Cast
    "Dott. Lamberti (voice)"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Le cose che amiamo di Ale
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    40 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 28, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    45,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Calgary Indie Film Awards
    Calgary
    Canada
    Winner
  • Ischia Global Film Festival
    Ischia
    Italy
    Official Selection
  • Metropolis Film Festival
    Milan
    Italy
    Official Selection
  • Florence Indie Film Festival
    Venice
    Italy
    Semi Finalist
  • Dublin International Film Awards
    Dublin
    Ireland
    Semi Finalist
  • Denver Movie Awards
    Denver
    United States
    Semi Finalist
  • Florence Indie Film Festival
    Venice
    Italy
    WINNER, Best film
  • Monza Film Fest
    Monza
    Italy
    Honorable Mention
  • Voce e Spettacolo Festival
    Matera
    Italy
    Winner
  • EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARDS (ECA)
    Amsterdam
    Netherlands
    Winner, Best European Film
  • EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARDS (ECA)
    Amsterdam
    Netherlands
    Winner Best cinematography
Director Biography - Thomas Kadman

Actor / Director Thomas Kadman was born to English father and Italian mother, he was mainly raised in Italy. He studied at Bologna University majoring in Cinema, Arts and Drama. Whilst at University he had access to thousands of films, including silent films such as those of Lumiere, Epstein, Keaton and many more.
Thomas now lives in London, and being bilingual often splits his time between London and Italy.

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Director Statement

If this film will get one person to donate blood, I will consider the mission of this film to be a huge success.