Lo chiamava Rock & Roll

Lo chiamava Rock & Roll (2026) is a drama, comedy film directed by Saverio Smeriglio.

Mauro is a surfer used to challenging the ocean’s most massive waves. However, an accident forces him into a long rehabilitation, distancing him from the sea and the life he loved. While at the clinic, he meets Federico, a young athlete suffering from ataxia and confined to a wheelchair, yet possessed of an extraordinary life force. An unexpected friendship blossoms between them, leading Mauro to make an impulsive decision: to escape the routine and set off with Federico on an unconventional journey. It is a trip that will become a quest for freedom, identity, and rebirth.

Cast

Federico Richard Villa

Federico

Andrea Montovoli

Mauro

Ivana Lotito

Mariana

Isabel Russinova

Margherita

Nicola Nocella

Oronzo

Simone Tisi

Poliziotto

Nicola Silva

Elvis Enrico Paolillo

Caterina Silva