Trick
Scherzetto
Synopsis
Successful illustrator Daniele Mallarico travels to Naples to look after his four-year-old grand-son while his daughter is away for a few days. What begins as a simple babysitting job turns into a subtle psychological duel, as the child’s boundless imagination slowly unsettles him. Trapped together in the apartment, Daniele is forced to confront something far more disturbing than a mischievous child: the fear of aging and the loss of creativity. Through this strange encounter, he may rediscover the power of imagination he thought he had lost.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jakarta Film Week
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Martone
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Martone, Ippolita Di Majo
- Original Score
- Valerio Vigliar
- Original Title
- Scherzetto
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Mad Entertainment, Picomedia, RAI Cinema, EDI Effetti Digitali Italiani
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Martone
Mario Martone, Ippolita Di Majo, Domenico Starnone
Valerio Vigliar
Paolo Carnera
Jacopo Quadri
Mauro Luchetti, Luciano Stella, Maria Carolina Terzi, Roberto Sessa, Carlo Lorenza
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Martone
Director
Paolo Carnera
Director of Photography
Carmine Guarino
Production Design
Daniela Ciancio
Costume Design
Valerio Vigliar
Original Music Composer
Jacopo Quadri
Editor
Mauro Luchetti
Producer
Luciano Stella
Producer
Maria Carolina Terzi
Producer
Roberto Sessa
Producer
Mario Martone
Screenplay
Ippolita Di Majo
Screenplay
Carlo Lorenza
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Trick.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trick
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trick about?
Successful illustrator Daniele Mallarico travels to Naples to look after his four-year-old grand-son while his daughter is away for a few days. What begins as a simple babysitting job turns into a subtle psychological duel, as the child’s boundless imagination slowly unsettles him. Trapped together in the apartment, Daniele is forced to confront something far more disturbing than a mischievous child: the fear of aging and the loss of creativity. Through this strange encounter, he may rediscover the power of imagination he thought he had lost.
Who directed Trick?
Trick was directed by Mario Martone.
Who stars in Trick?
The principal cast of Trick includes Toni Servillo, Lorenzo Perrotta, Serena Rossi, Leonardo Lidi, Gianluca Di Gennaro.
When was Trick released and how long is it?
Trick was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Trick?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trick was composed by Valerio Vigliar.
Is Trick based on a book or true story?
Trick is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Domenico Starnone".