La tentazione di esistere
A retired teacher accidentally receives four million francs in his bank account. Two gangster and an unlikely detective set out on his trail.
Ticino Film Commission
Elvezio Zoppi, a former teacher overwhelmed by phobias, realises that four million francs have been mistakenly deposited into his account. Instead of notifying the bank, he takes an unexpected decision: he withdraws the money and flees on his moped. On his trail - in addition of two gangsters - is Livio Bronner, a fun-loving and unlikely detective. At the end of a rocambolic journey their lives, marked by a misfortunate fate, will finally collide on a solitary winter beach by the Adriatic Sea.
Filming, which was supported by the Ticino Film Commission, lasted for four weeks on the road between northern and southern Ticino, mainly in the Lugano and Mendrisiotto areas. The film was then also shot for a week in Italy on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, in the picturesque natural parks near Ravenna.
The director
Born in Sorengo in 1978, after his studies at the School Center for Artistic Industries and CISA (film-television director diploma) he began working as a production assistant, videomaker and television director. As an author and independent director he debuted in 2014 with the web series "Notte Noir," followed in 2017 by "La strategia dell’acqua," both winners of numerous international awards. In 2018 he made his feature film directorial debut with the TV film "L’ombra del figlio".
La tentazione di esistere is the story of a daring journey along the roads of Canton Ticino, with a coda leading to Italy and the Adriatic Sea. Elvezio Zoppi's escape allows us to discover a microcosm characterised by suburban settings and bizarre locations. Underground bunkers, campsites, customs, banks and luxury flats contrast with dilapidated buildings and factories. Our canton has a diverse choice of places and landscapes, a fascinating region full of hidden treasures to discover.
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