Slam (2016 film) explained

Slam
Native Name:
Director:Andrea Molaioli
Cinematography:Daria D'Antonio
Editing:Giogiò Franchini
Music:Teho Teardo
Runtime:100 minutes
Country:Italy
Language:Italian

Slam (Italian: Slam: Tutto per una ragazza) is a 2016 Italian romantic comedy film directed by Andrea Molaioli, based on the 2007 novel of the same name by Nick Hornby. It premiered at the Torino Film Festival on 20 November 2016 before receiving a theatrical release in Italy on 23 March 2017. It was acquired by Netflix for international distribution and released on the platform in April 2017.

Premise

Samuele is a 16-year-old skateboarder who idolizes Tony Hawk and dreams of moving to California. These plans are uprooted when he meets Alice.

Cast

Production

Although the novel takes place in London, the film was set in Rome,[1] [2] [3] where filming took place.[4] [5]

Release

The film premiered at the Torino Film Festival on 20 November 2016.[6] [7] It was later released theatrically in Italy on 23 March 2017.[8] [9]

In early March 2017, Netflix acquired the film for international distribution, excluding Italy, and released it on the platform on 15 April 2017.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Esce "Slam, Tutto per una ragazza": l'amore ai tempi dello skate . La Gazzetta dello Sport . 20 November 2023 . it . 23 March 2017.
  2. Web site: Pasquini . Mattia . Slam di Andrea Molaioli, negli Skate Park romani per raccontare l adolescenza . Film.it . 19 November 2023 . it . 21 November 2016.
  3. Web site: Ariete . Valentina . Slam, i protagonisti: "Inseguire i propri sogni è difficile ma più appagante" . Movieplayer.it . 20 November 2023 . it . 24 March 2017.
  4. Web site: "Slam": lo skater diventa papà Molaioli porta in Italia Hornby . La Stampa . 19 November 2023 . it . 29 November 2016.
  5. Web site: Barreca . Giovanna . Slam: giovani con in mano presente e futuro . RadioCinema . 20 November 2023 . it-IT . 23 March 2017.
  6. Web site: Scarpa . Vittoria . Slam – Tutto per una ragazza: Love, paternity and skateboards . Cineuropa . 20 November 2023 . 22 November 2016.
  7. Web site: Bigi . Emanuele . Slam - Tutto per una ragazza: Nick Hornby diventa italiano . Vanity Fair Italia . 20 November 2023 . it . 24 November 2016.
  8. Web site: Greco . Michela . "Slam - Tutto per una ragazza", dal libro di Nick Hornby il film con Luca Marinelli e Jasmine Trinca . Il Mattino . 20 November 2023 . it . 8 March 2017.
  9. Web site: Sesso, paternità e risate con "Slam - Tutto per una ragazza" . TgCom24 . 20 November 2023 . IT . 23 March 2017.
  10. Web site: Niola . Gabriele . Netflix strikes for global rights to Nick Hornby adaptation 'Slam' . Screen Daily . 20 November 2023 . 7 March 2017.