Swing Ride
Calcinculo
Synopsis
Benedetta, an obese fifteen-year-old yearning for attention, lives in a tawdry province in the south of Italy, emblematic of her inner landscape where everything could be and yet is not. She falls in love with Armando, aka Amanda, a young transvestite who is attracted to the young girl's innocence and begins an unhealthy relationship of mutual dependence with her. Amanda runs a carousel at the fair across the street from Benedetta's house, and the girl is magnetically drawn to this colorful and exciting world. But Amanda not only runs the carousel, she's also a call boy and sells drugs. Between intoxication and family rebellion and the discovery of sex - a great disappointment - she completes her rite of passage into adulthood.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Italian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 1, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chiara Bellosi
- Screenplay & Story
- Maria Teresa Venditti, Luca De Bei
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Tranquillino Minerva
- Original Title
- Calcinculo
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Tempesta, tellfilm, RAI Cinema, Istituto Luce Cinecittà
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chiara Bellosi
Maria Teresa Venditti, Luca De Bei
Giuseppe Tranquillino Minerva
Claudio Cofrancesco
Carlotta Cristiani
Carlo Cresto-Dina
Department Leadership Roster
Chiara Bellosi
Director
Maria Teresa Venditti
Writer
Luca De Bei
Writer
Carlo Cresto-Dina
Producer
Claudio Cofrancesco
Director of Photography
Carlotta Cristiani
Editor
Luca Servino
Production Design
Laura Locher
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Swing Ride.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swing Ride
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swing Ride about?
Benedetta, an obese fifteen-year-old yearning for attention, lives in a tawdry province in the south of Italy, emblematic of her inner landscape where everything could be and yet is not. She falls in love with Armando, aka Amanda, a young transvestite who is attracted to the young girl's innocence and begins an unhealthy relationship of mutual dependence with her. Amanda runs a carousel at the fair across the street from Benedetta's house, and the girl is magnetically drawn to this colorful and exciting world. But Amanda not only runs the carousel, she's also a call boy and sells drugs. Between intoxication and family rebellion and the discovery of sex - a great disappointment - she completes her rite of passage into adulthood.
Who directed Swing Ride?
Swing Ride was directed by Chiara Bellosi.
Who stars in Swing Ride?
The principal cast of Swing Ride includes Gaia Di Pietro, Andrea Carpenzano, Barbara Chichiarelli, Giandomenico Cupaiuolo, Francesca Antonelli.
When was Swing Ride released and how long is it?
Swing Ride was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Swing Ride?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swing Ride was composed by Giuseppe Tranquillino Minerva.