The Motorcycle
La moto
Synopsis
During a scorching summer in the mountains of southern Italy, young, shy Luca develops an attraction for Valerio, an older boy with a passion for motorcycles. The two meet in secret, in the quiet of the countryside just outside the small town where they live. Chasing a desire that slowly escalates into obsession, Luca is forced to come to terms with the blurred boundary between pleasure and violence.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matteo Giampetruzzi
- Screenplay & Story
- Matteo Giampetruzzi
- Original Title
- La moto
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Denmark, Spain
- Release Date
- 30/08/2025
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matteo Giampetruzzi
Matteo Giampetruzzi
Jens Vantore
Manuela Gutiérrez Arrieta
Paolo Sideri, Matteo Giampetruzzi, Selma Munksgaard-Hansen, Valentin Marcus Andersen
Department Leadership Roster
Matteo Giampetruzzi
Director
Matteo Giampetruzzi
Screenplay
Jens Vantore
Director of Photography
Manuela Gutiérrez Arrieta
Editor
David Santangelo
Production Design
Paolo Sideri
Producer
Matteo Giampetruzzi
Producer
Selma Munksgaard-Hansen
Producer
Valentin Marcus Andersen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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What is The Motorcycle about?
During a scorching summer in the mountains of southern Italy, young, shy Luca develops an attraction for Valerio, an older boy with a passion for motorcycles. The two meet in secret, in the quiet of the countryside just outside the small town where they live. Chasing a desire that slowly escalates into obsession, Luca is forced to come to terms with the blurred boundary between pleasure and violence.
Who directed The Motorcycle?
The Motorcycle was directed by Matteo Giampetruzzi.
Who stars in The Motorcycle?
The principal cast of The Motorcycle includes Lorenzo Cutillo, Francesco Filpa, Sara di Bartolomeo, Fabrizio Sorgente.
When was The Motorcycle released and how long is it?
The Motorcycle was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Motorcycle?
The Motorcycle holds official age classifications: FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.).