Christian is a young and talented football player, a genius on the pitch but also a complete unpredictable loose cannon. After his last screw-up, the President of his football team decides to hire a tutor to teach him some discipline. The task will fall on Valerio, a solitary and grumpy professor. Sparks will fly at the beginning but there may be a chance that this improbable duo may become a big help the one for the other.
Directed by Leonardo D'Agostini and starring Stefano Accorsi (L'ultimo bacio, Veloce come il vento) and Andrea Carpenzano (Tutto quello che vuoi, La Terra dell'Abbastanza), "Il Campione" is a captivating dramatic comedy about football and friendship which won the Silver Ribbon for Best New Director.
DIRECTOR: Leonardo D’Agostini
RUN TIME: 105 minutes
STARRING: Stefano Accorsi, Andrea Carpenzano