Shoulder to Shoulder
Spalla a Spadda
“Some truths can only be learned shoulder to shoulder (Spalla a Spadda)”
Synopsis
A foreign writer is in Sicily and believes that careful observation is enough to understand Sicilian culture and Sicilians. However, through his stories, he learns that you cannot know or understand Sicily or Sicilians through mere observation. You have to stand beside its people, shoulder to shoulder (Spalla a Spadda), share their struggles and their victories. Only then can you begin to understand
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Spalla a Spadda (Trailer) - 72nd Edition of Taormina Film Festival
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-27
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Production Budget
$465
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Nabil Djalili
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Nabil Djalili
- Original Title
- Spalla a Spadda
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Budget
- $465
- Production Studios
- Making Niente
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Nabil Djalili
Louis Nabil Djalili
Gabriele Privitera
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Louis Nabil Djalili
Director
Louis Nabil Djalili
Writer
Gabriele Privitera
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What is Shoulder to Shoulder about?
A foreign writer is in Sicily and believes that careful observation is enough to understand Sicilian culture and Sicilians. However, through his stories, he learns that you cannot know or understand Sicily or Sicilians through mere observation. You have to stand beside its people, shoulder to shoulder (Spalla a Spadda), share their struggles and their victories. Only then can you begin to understand
Who directed Shoulder to Shoulder?
Shoulder to Shoulder was directed by Louis Nabil Djalili.
Who stars in Shoulder to Shoulder?
The principal cast of Shoulder to Shoulder includes Louis Nabil Djalili, Mara Di Maura, Lorenzo Cristofaro, Gianmarco Giuffrida, Orazio Grasso.
When was Shoulder to Shoulder released and how long is it?
Shoulder to Shoulder was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 47m.