Tonino
Synopsis
Tonino is a short film dedicated to the memory of Antonio Esposito Ferraioli, a chef and CGIL trade unionist who was killed by the Camorra on August 30, 1978, in Pagani, in the province of Salerno. Two shots from a lupara shotgun fatally wounded him outside the home of his future wife. He was only 27 years old. His crime, as a trade unionist, was refusing to cook rotten meat for the canteen of Fatme, a large industrial plant in Pagani. He had also fought to improve the working conditions of his fellow workers in the factory. The Camorra did not forgive him. To date, there have been no convictions for either the instigators or the perpetrators of the murder of Esposito Ferraioli. The short film begins and ends at the scene of the murder. The story begins immediately after the execution. It is 1978.
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"Tonino - il film" Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-04
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gaetano Del Mauro
- Screenplay & Story
- Aldo Padovano, Alfonso Tramontano Guerritore, Federico Esposito
- Original Score
- Bruno Falanga
- Original Title
- Tonino
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Libera - Associazione CONTRO LE MAFIE, Ambress'... Am... press - Associazione Culturale
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gaetano Del Mauro
Aldo Padovano, Alfonso Tramontano Guerritore, Federico Esposito
Bruno Falanga
Gaetano Del Mauro
Francesco Petrone
Aldo Padovano
Department Leadership Roster
Aldo Padovano
Writer
Alfonso Tramontano Guerritore
Writer
Federico Esposito
Writer
Francesco Petrone
Editor
Gaetano Del Mauro
Director
Gaetano Del Mauro
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tonino
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What is Tonino about?
Tonino is a short film dedicated to the memory of Antonio Esposito Ferraioli, a chef and CGIL trade unionist who was killed by the Camorra on August 30, 1978, in Pagani, in the province of Salerno. Two shots from a lupara shotgun fatally wounded him outside the home of his future wife. He was only 27 years old. His crime, as a trade unionist, was refusing to cook rotten meat for the canteen of Fatme, a large industrial plant in Pagani. He had also fought to improve the working conditions of his fellow workers in the factory. The Camorra did not forgive him. To date, there have been no convictions for either the instigators or the perpetrators of the murder of Esposito Ferraioli. The short film begins and ends at the scene of the murder. The story begins immediately after the execution. It is 1978.
Who directed Tonino?
Tonino was directed by Gaetano Del Mauro.
Who stars in Tonino?
The principal cast of Tonino includes Andrea Contaldo, Anna Rita Vitolo.
When was Tonino released and how long is it?
Tonino was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Tonino?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tonino was composed by Bruno Falanga.