San Lorenzo district. On the background of a changing Rome from the mass immigration of the late 19th century to today’s social movements driven by phenomena such as overtourism and gentrification, the film unfolds the stories that bring the neighborhood to life on historical, sociological, and sporting levels through the tale of its community sports club: Atletico San Lorenzo
Italy, 74 min, 2025
Festival: Festa del cinema di Roma 2025 – Special screening
Production: Simonfilm
Country of film: Italy
Director: Federico Braconi
Writer: Federico Braconi
Director of Photography: Alessandro Montecchi
Editor: Federico Braconi
Sound: Lorenzo Contarini
Music: End, Il muro del canto, Gli ultimi, Dalton, Emilio Stella
After earning a degree in Cinema from DAMS in Bologna and studying at the Raindance Film School in London, he completed a Master’s in Audio and Video Editing at Sapienza University of Rome. Selected by the Kino Arthouse Academy with his first film Orchestra Notturna Clandestina, he has been based in Rome since 2015, working as a filmmaker for audiovisual productions and communication agencies. His second short film, Piccola storia di un muro (produced by Simonfilm), is currently distributed by Premiere Film. Anatomy of a Great Dream is his first feature film.
