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Je so’ pazzo

Synopsis

Je so’ pazzo is an intense portrait of Pino Daniele—a rebellious soul born in the alleys of Naples who revolutionized Italian music by blending blues, jazz, and Neapolitan tradition. The film chronicles his rise, from a childhood marked by abandonment to his legendary 1981 concert before a crowd of 200,000. Amidst family conflicts, personal vulnerabilities, and deep loves, Pino finds a musical language to express what words cannot. Yet success brings new challenges: an unresolved relationship with his father, the burden of expectations, and the risk of repeating past mistakes. It is not merely the story of an extraordinary musician, but that of a man grappling with himself, seeking reconciliation with his roots and the love of a city that never stopped waiting for him.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nicola Prosatore
Screenplay & Story
Nicola Prosatore, Edoardo Puma, Carlo Salsa
Original Title
Je so’ pazzo
Country of Origin
Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
2h 0m
Production Studios
Tartare Film, CamFilm, RAI Cinema, MiC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nicola Prosatore

Screenplay & Story

Nicola Prosatore, Edoardo Puma, Carlo Salsa, Alessandro Daniele

Director of Photography

Leonardo Mirabilia

Film Editing

Marco Signoretti

Producers

Filippo Valsecchi, Camilla Nesbitt

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Alessandro Daniele

Department Leadership Roster

Nicola Prosatore

Director

Filippo Valsecchi

Producer

Nicola Prosatore

Screenplay

Edoardo Puma

Screenplay

Carlo Salsa

Screenplay

Camilla Nesbitt

Producer

Leonardo Mirabilia

Director of Photography

Gaspare De Pascali

Production Design

Giuseppe Ricciardi

Costume Design

Marco Signoretti

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Je so’ pazzo.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Je so’ pazzo

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Je so’ pazzo about?

Je so’ pazzo is an intense portrait of Pino Daniele—a rebellious soul born in the alleys of Naples who revolutionized Italian music by blending blues, jazz, and Neapolitan tradition. The film chronicles his rise, from a childhood marked by abandonment to his legendary 1981 concert before a crowd of 200,000. Amidst family conflicts, personal vulnerabilities, and deep loves, Pino finds a musical language to express what words cannot. Yet success brings new challenges: an unresolved relationship with his father, the burden of expectations, and the risk of repeating past mistakes. It is not merely the story of an extraordinary musician, but that of a man grappling with himself, seeking reconciliation with his roots and the love of a city that never stopped waiting for him.

Who directed Je so’ pazzo?

Je so’ pazzo was directed by Nicola Prosatore.

Who stars in Je so’ pazzo?

The principal cast of Je so’ pazzo includes Massimiliano Caiazzo, Mariasole Pollio, Giovanni Ludeno, Giuseppe Brunetti, Leonardo Bianconi.

When was Je so’ pazzo released and how long is it?

Je so’ pazzo was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.

Is Je so’ pazzo based on a book or true story?

Je so’ pazzo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alessandro Daniele".