My Tennis Maestro

My Tennis Maestro

2025 · 125 min · IT · 6.3 (119 votes)
Dir. Andrea Di Stefano · Starring Pierfrancesco Favino, Tiziano Menichelli, Giovanni Ludeno, Dora Romano, Valentina Bellè, Astrid Meloni · Music Bartosz Szpak
Drama

Italy, 1989. After years of hard training, 13-year-old Felice, carrying his father's expectations on his shoulders, finally sets out to compete in the national tennis tournaments. While dreaming of a simple summer vacation, he's instead placed under the wing of ex tennis champion Raul, an unconventional coach hired by his father. Match after match, the two embark on a journey that will lead Felice to discover the taste of freedom, and Raul to glimpse the possibility of a fresh start. As they travel along the Italian coast, an unexpected, deep, and sincere bond between them develops.

VIBE

This film feels like a sun-drenched journey through the Italian summer, imbued with a gentle, hopeful warmth. It's a tender exploration of unexpected bonds and the quiet thrill of self-discovery, wrapped in a bittersweet nostalgia. The emotional core is deeply sincere, offering an uplifting, reflective experience.

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