Bartali's Bicycle
La bicicletta di Bartali
Synopsis
In the Middle East, two young boys from rival communities are united by their shared love of cycling. The theme of the film is woven around the legendary Italian cyclist Gino Bartali's exceptional work for Holocaust victims during World War II, when the athlete saved many Jewish lives during the Nazi occupation of Italy by hiding their documents in his bicycle. The story begins sixty years later, when Bartali's bicycle becomes the tool and symbol of victory for David, an intelligent and sensitive Jewish boy. David accepts the challenge of winning a cycling championship together with his Arab friend Ibrahim, breaking the rules but bringing peace and tolerance between their communities.
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Tullio Solenghi
Gino Bartali (voice)
Sebastiano Tamburrini
David (voice)
Jacopo Cioni
Ibrahim (voice)
Augusto Di Bono
Nonno Alberto (voice)
Richard Benitez
Alberto giovane (voice)
Bianca Donati
Sarah (voice)
Luca Ghignone
Shaul (voice)
Elda Olivieri
Yuval (voice)
Caterina Rochira
Nonna Salma (voice)
Riccardo Rovatti
Rafik (voice)
Federico Viola
Hassan (voce)
Dario Persico
Ari (voice)
Matteo Garofalo
Khalid (voice)
Andrea Moretti
Allenatore David (voice)
Claudio Colombo
Allenatore Ibrahim (voice)
Gianluca Iacono
Maggiore Mario Carità (voice)
Luca Bottale
Cardinale Elia Dalla Costa (voce)
Gianni Quillico
Padre Casini (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Children's International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 7, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enrico Paolantonio
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Beretta, Israel Cesare Moscati
- Original Score
- Marcello De Toffoli
- Original Title
- La bicicletta di Bartali
- Country of Origin
- India, Ireland, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Lynx Multimedia Factory, Rai Ragazzi, Rai Kids, Toonz Media Group, Telegael
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enrico Paolantonio
Marco Beretta, Israel Cesare Moscati
Marcello De Toffoli
Evelina Poggi, Sabrina Callipari
Department Leadership Roster
Enrico Paolantonio
Director
Marco Beretta
Writer
Israel Cesare Moscati
Writer
Evelina Poggi
Producer
Sabrina Callipari
Producer
Marcello De Toffoli
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bartali's Bicycle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bartali's Bicycle about?
In the Middle East, two young boys from rival communities are united by their shared love of cycling. The theme of the film is woven around the legendary Italian cyclist Gino Bartali's exceptional work for Holocaust victims during World War II, when the athlete saved many Jewish lives during the Nazi occupation of Italy by hiding their documents in his bicycle. The story begins sixty years later, when Bartali's bicycle becomes the tool and symbol of victory for David, an intelligent and sensitive Jewish boy. David accepts the challenge of winning a cycling championship together with his Arab friend Ibrahim, breaking the rules but bringing peace and tolerance between their communities.
Who directed Bartali's Bicycle?
Bartali's Bicycle was directed by Enrico Paolantonio.
Who stars in Bartali's Bicycle?
The principal cast of Bartali's Bicycle includes Tullio Solenghi, Sebastiano Tamburrini, Jacopo Cioni, Augusto Di Bono, Richard Benitez.
When was Bartali's Bicycle released and how long is it?
Bartali's Bicycle was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Bartali's Bicycle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bartali's Bicycle was composed by Marcello De Toffoli.