Giro di banda (2025)

Giro di banda

20251h 26m
Documentary

In an occupied railway tollhouse, the eccentric and talented musician Cesare Dell'Anna is the bandleader of a new musical wave, blending stories and rhythms brought to Apulia through migration. Born in a small town in Salento, Cesare showed exceptional talent from an early age, joining the town's band as a trumpeter at just seven years old. With genius and stubbornness, he transformed a traditional family job into the passion of his life, pushing his music beyond any stylistic boundaries. His trumpet becomes the leading point of a fast-paced artistic journey, from the 'Albania Hotel' - a house- laboratory for creativity - to explosive performances, echoing folk music and circus art. Preparation, unexpected events and surprises shape a tour that merges tradition and innovation, captivating audiences along the way. But the note that drags him along is that of his character, his incurable restlessness that can never be satisfied by any happy finish. Despite rejecting record labels and industry conventions, Cesare continues to fight against all forms of conformity, staying true to his vision of artistic freedom.

Runtime
1h 26m
Released
2025

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Release year: 2025

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In an occupied railway tollhouse, the eccentric and talented musician Cesare Dell'Anna is the bandleader of a new musical wave, blending stories and rhythms brought to Apulia through migration. Born in a small town in Salento, Cesare showed exceptional talent from an early age, joining the town's band as a trumpeter at just seven years old. With genius and stubbornness, he transformed a traditional family job into the passion of his life, pushing his music beyond any stylistic boundaries. His trumpet becomes the leading point of a fast-paced artistic journey, from the 'Albania Hotel' - a house- laboratory for creativity - to explosive performances, echoing folk music and circus art. Preparation, unexpected events and surprises shape a tour that merges tradition and innovation, captivating audiences along the way. But the note that drags him along is that of his character, his incurable restlessness that can never be satisfied by any happy finish. Despite rejecting record labels and industry conventions, Cesare continues to fight against all forms of conformity, staying true to his vision of artistic freedom.

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