Raise Your Head
Alza la testa
Synopsis
Mero, a skilled shipyard worker, is a single father. His son Lorenzo, born from a relationship with an Albanian girl, is his only reason for living. The father dreams that the boy will become a champion boxer, to make up for his own anonymous career as an amateur in the ring. This is why he puts him through a tough training program, teaching him day after day to throw punches and protect himself from life's low blows. The balance of this relationship is disturbed by the return of Lorenzo's mother Denisa and by the son's meeting with young Ana. Mero's trials are not over and he must face up to pain, his prejudices and the remoteness of Italy's north east.
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Sergio Castellitto
Mero
Gabriele Campanelli
Lorenzo
Giorgio Colangeli
Malagodi
Anita Kravos
Sonia
Duccio Camerini
Abatino
Augusto Fornari
Brancifiore
Pia Lanciotti
Denisa
Gabriel Spahiu
Radu
Laura Ilie
Ana
Emanuel Bevilacqua
Shrek
Paolo De Vita
medico
Barbara Scoppa
Nello Mascia
Rinaldini
Teresa Acerbis
Lucio Arisci
Rinat Khismatouline
Poliziotto
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rome Film Fest
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alessandro Angelini
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesca Marciano, Alessandro Angelini, Angelo Carbone
- Original Score
- Luca Tozzi
- Original Title
- Alza la testa
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Bianca Film, RAI Cinema, Alien Produzioni
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alessandro Angelini
Francesca Marciano, Alessandro Angelini, Angelo Carbone
Luca Tozzi
Arnaldo Catinari
Massimo Fiocchi
Donatella Botti
Department Leadership Roster
Francesca Marciano
Screenplay
Alessandro Angelini
Screenplay
Alessandro Angelini
Director
Angelo Carbone
Screenplay
Arnaldo Catinari
Director of Photography
Alessandro Marrazzo
Production Design
Massimo Fiocchi
Editor
Daniela Ciancio
Costume Design
Luca Tozzi
Original Music Composer
Donatella Botti
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raise Your Head
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What is Raise Your Head about?
Mero, a skilled shipyard worker, is a single father. His son Lorenzo, born from a relationship with an Albanian girl, is his only reason for living. The father dreams that the boy will become a champion boxer, to make up for his own anonymous career as an amateur in the ring. This is why he puts him through a tough training program, teaching him day after day to throw punches and protect himself from life's low blows. The balance of this relationship is disturbed by the return of Lorenzo's mother Denisa and by the son's meeting with young Ana. Mero's trials are not over and he must face up to pain, his prejudices and the remoteness of Italy's north east.
Who directed Raise Your Head?
Raise Your Head was directed by Alessandro Angelini.
Who stars in Raise Your Head?
The principal cast of Raise Your Head includes Sergio Castellitto, Gabriele Campanelli, Giorgio Colangeli, Anita Kravos, Duccio Camerini.
When was Raise Your Head released and how long is it?
Raise Your Head was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Raise Your Head?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Raise Your Head was composed by Luca Tozzi.