Basilicata
Coast to Coast

The untouched region of Basilicata stars in this engaging road movie with a heart and soul from actor-turned-writer/director Rocco Papaleo, known to Italian audiences for his Basilicata accent and comic genius.

When Nicola (Papaleo) enters his unassuming band in a music festival on the other side of Basilicata, he comes up with the idea of walking there in 10 days - partly as a publicity stunt and partly as a bonding journey! This trip would normally take under two hours by car but his motley crew are willing: sweet-natured Salvatore (Paolo Briguglia), his hipster ex-TV celeb cousin, Rocco (Alessandro Gassman), and amiable mute Franco (singer Max Gazze in his screen debut). Tagging along on this adventure is apprehensive journalist Tropea, expertly played by Giovanna Mezzogiorno (Vincere) who displays her flair for comedy in this charming role.

Against the sometimes barren landscapes, these extremely likeable characters and their relationships are revealed. Ultimately this is a lyrical, subtle and loving tribute to a little-known part of Italy, punctuated by a wonderful soundtrack of jazzy songs by Papaleo.

Feature film will screen with English subtitles

Sessions

• VIC
• NSW
• QLD
• SA
• WA
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SPECIAL EVENTS PRESENTED BY REGIONE BASILICATA

Melbourne
Sunday 18 September at Palace Cinema Como.
6pm drinks & music for 6.45pm Australian Premiere of BASILICATA COAST TO COAST. Palace Movie Club $25 / Full $30 includes Aperitivo Peroni, Brown Brothers Pinot Grigio & Tempranillo, live music, Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream & Australian premiere screening. Festival Guest and acclaimed Italian chef Donato Buchicchio from Ristorante Due Torri in Basilicata will present antipasti with products imported from Italy for this event.
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Sydney
Sunday 25 September at Palace Norton Street.
3pm drinks & music for 4pm screening of BASILICATA COAST TO COAST. Palace Movie Club $25 / Full $30 includes Aperitivo Peroni, Brown Brothers Pinot Grigio & Tempranillo, live music, Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream & Special Event screening. Festival Guest and acclaimed Italian chef Donato Buchicchio from Ristorante Due Torri in Basilicata will present antipasti with products imported from Italy for this event.
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Brisbane
Thursday 13 October at Palace Barracks.
6pm drinks & music for 6.45pm Brisbane Premiere of BASILICATA COAST TO COAST. Palace Movie Club $25 / Full $30 includes Aperitivo Peroni, Brown Brothers Pinot Grigio & Tempranillo, live music, Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream & Brisbane premiere screening.
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Adelaide
Friday 14 October at Palace Nova Eastend.
6pm drinks & music for 6.30pm Adelaide Premiere of BASILICATA COAST TO COAST. Palace Movie Club $25 / Full $30 includes Aperitivo Peroni, Brown Brothers Pinot Grigio & Tempranillo, Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream, live music & Adelaide premiere screening.
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Perth
Wednesday 26 October at Cinema Paradiso
6.15pm drinks & music for 7pm Closing Night Event screening of BASILICATA COAST TO COAST. All tickets $30 includes Peroni, Brown Brothers Pinot Grigio & Tempranillo, Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream, live music & film.