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114m
ITAFF25: The Boy with Pink Trousers
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Synopsis
THE BOY WITH PINK TROUSERS
Il ragazzo dai pantaloni rosa
2024 | Italy | Italian with English subtitles
Australian premiere
A cultural phenomenon and box office sensation in Italy, this emotional drama set in a Rome high school explores the real story behind Italy’s first publicised case of online bullying.
Loosely adapted from a book by Andrea’s mother Teresa Manes (played by Claudia Pandolfi), who has since become an anti-bullying advocate, this compelling film from Margherita Ferri portrays the tragic true story of 15-year-old Andrea Spezzacatene, featuring rising star Samuele Carrino in the lead role.
Andrea is a gifted student and a talented singer who longs to make friends and fit in at his new school. But he soon falls prey to Christian, a charming student with a darker side. Then, when a laundry mishap causes his new red trousers, a gift from his mother, to turn pink in the wash, events take a turn for the worse as school bullying intensifies.
Calling attention to the impact of bullying, homophobia and intolerance, The Boy with Pink Trousers is a moving and powerful film, honouring the memory of Andrea.
2024 | Italy | Italian with English subtitles
FESTIVALS & AWARDS
WINNER | Best Song, Nastro d’Argento Awards 2025
NOMINEE | Best Adapted Screenplay, David of the Youth, David di Donatello Awards 2025
NOMINEE | Best Film, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2024
OFFICIAL SELECTION | Rome Film Festival 2024 (Alice nella Città - Proiezioni Speciali)
Opening Date
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025
Rating
CTC
Length
114m
Reviews
Shows the beauty and depth of the life that was lost, reminding us of the person behind the headlines.
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