Soccer Drama ‘Forza,’ With AC Milan Great Alessandro Costacurta, Heads to Tokyo Market With EST N8 (EXCLUSIVE)
The soccer-themed drama 'Forza,' featuring AC Milan legend Alessandro Costacurta, has been acquired by EST N8 for international sales. The film, directed by Marco Balsamo, explores the bond between a young Balinese footballer and a former professional player, with a theatrical release planned for 2027.
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The film represents a cross-cultural collaboration between Indonesia and Italy, highlighting the global reach of football as a storytelling medium.
Soccer Drama ‘Forza,’ With AC Milan Great Alessandro Costacurta, Heads to Tokyo Market With EST N8 (EXCLUSIVE) "Forza," Marco Balsamo's soccer drama shot between Bali and Milan, has been picked up for international sales by EST N8, which will take the film to the Tokyo International Film Festival's TIFFCOM market (Oct. 28–30). Before that, it gets its first public screening on Oct. 25 at Jakarta Film Week.
Balsamo's first feature as director centers on Bima, an 11-year-old from Bali who hopes a career as a pro footballer will give his family a better life. A chance bond with a former AC Milan player in the last stretch of his career changes the outlook for both of them.
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