Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily
Synopsis
In the feature documentary, Summer 82 – When Zappa Came to Sicily, filmmaker and Zappa fan Salvo Cuccia tells the behind-the-scenes story of Frank Zappa's star-crossed concert in Palermo, Sicily, the wrap-up to a European tour that ended in public disturbances and police intervention. Cuccia had a ticket to the concert but never made it. Thirty years later, collaborating with Zappa's family, he re-creates the events through a combination of rare concert and backstage footage; photographs; anecdotes from family, band members, and concertgoers; and insights from Zappa biographer and friend Massimo Bassoli. The story is also a personal one, as Cuccia interweaves the story of Zappa's trip to Sicily with his own memories from that summer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mill Valley Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Salvo Cuccia
- Screenplay & Story
- Salvo Cuccia
- Original Score
- Frank Zappa, Dweezil Zappa
- Original Title
- Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Salvo Cuccia
Salvo Cuccia
Frank Zappa, Dweezil Zappa
Clarissa Cappellani
Benni Atria
Eleonora Coradaro, Gail Zappa
Department Leadership Roster
Salvo Cuccia
Director
Salvo Cuccia
Writer
Eleonora Coradaro
Producer
Gail Zappa
Producer
Benni Atria
Editor
Clarissa Cappellani
Director of Photography
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily.
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What is Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily about?
In the feature documentary, Summer 82 – When Zappa Came to Sicily, filmmaker and Zappa fan Salvo Cuccia tells the behind-the-scenes story of Frank Zappa's star-crossed concert in Palermo, Sicily, the wrap-up to a European tour that ended in public disturbances and police intervention. Cuccia had a ticket to the concert but never made it. Thirty years later, collaborating with Zappa's family, he re-creates the events through a combination of rare concert and backstage footage; photographs; anecdotes from family, band members, and concertgoers; and insights from Zappa biographer and friend Massimo Bassoli. The story is also a personal one, as Cuccia interweaves the story of Zappa's trip to Sicily with his own memories from that summer.
Who directed Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily?
Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily was directed by Salvo Cuccia.
Who stars in Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily?
The principal cast of Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily includes Massimo Bassoli, Mathilda Doucette Zappa, Dweezil Zappa, Joe Travers, Gail Zappa.
When was Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily released and how long is it?
Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily was composed by Frank Zappa, Dweezil Zappa.