Torino
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Torino ☆
TORINO TORINO
2025 ☆ DOCUMENTARY ☆ 47’ ☆ #history ☆ #friendship ☆ # adventure
In the 1950s, Valentino and his best friend became the first Italians to travel around the globe by bicycle completely changing their lives. Decades later, after Valentino’s passing, his family uncovers hundreds images, offering a glimpse into a long-gone world.
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Credits
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Credits ☆
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Directed by: Bernadette Weber
With: Valentino Rolando, Adriano Sada, Francesco Rolando, Teresa Saccà, Giulia RolandoValentino Rolando Voice Over: Elia Tedesco
Adriano Sada’s Voice Over: Andrea Cavallaro
Japaneese Lady Voice Over: Helen Hideko
Produced by: Martin Alan Tranquillini, Alberto Favruzzo
Co-produced by: Bernadette Weber
Editor: Gabriele Borghi
Narrator and dialogue scripts: Davide Potente
Director of Photography: Tamara Diepold
Camera operators: Tamara Diepold, Esther Kreiner, Luca Scardulla
1° AC: Esther Kreiner
Sound Engenieer: Giulia Micheli
Original Archive: Valentino Rolando, Adriano Sada
Post-Prodution sound designer: Eli Frauscher
Color correction: Marco di Liello
Graphic design and poster: Martin Alan Tranquillini
Cine rentals: REC South Tyrol, Marina Baldo, Korabi società cooperativa
Insurance: Studio M di Massimo Forges Davanzati
Recording Studio: Just a Kid Studio
Other archives: Archivio Storico Comune di Rondissione
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Music composer: Federico Campana
Music Archive: Audionetwork
Original tracks:
“Duduk” – di Federico Campana
Eseguita da Federico Campana
© 2024 Abisso Studio
“Jalalabad” – di Federico Campana
Eseguita da Federico Campana
© 2024 Abisso Studio
“Malesia” – di Federico Campana
Eseguita da Federico Campana
© 2024 Abisso Studio
“Indonesia” – di Federico Campana
Eseguita da Federico Campana
© 2024 Abisso Studio
“Bali” – di Federico Campana
Eseguita da Federico Campana
© 2024 Abisso Studio
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special thanks to
the Rolando family
the Sada family
we also thank
Alberica Di Carpegna - Alessandro De Bertolini - Alessandro Micozzi - Anastasia Nizamova - Andrea Bertoldi - Anna Bressanini - Anna Tononi - Aura Zanghellini - Aurora Favro - Bruna Angeli - Clara Sestini - Claudia Cutitaru - Daniela Drago - Emanuele Vernillo - Francesca Musolino - Francesco Pettinà - Gaia Gunetti - Giulia Ricciotti - Giuseppe Ferrandi - Ivo Bressanini - Julian Giacomuzzi - Matteo Cruciani - Matteo Gentilini - Mauro Tranquillini - Miriam Marchesi - Misheck Shikabeta - Moritz Bonatti - Piergiorgio Reggio - Vittorio Anastasia
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This film is protected by the laws of Italy. Unauthorised duplication, distribution or screening may result in civil liability and criminal prosecution.
The characters depicted are the product of imagination and original creative invention. Therefore, they are not to be considered related to real facts or persons.
The production believes that it has satisfied all rights holders of the original works and materials used.
However, it remains available for any legitimate enquiries through its official channels:
www.abissostudio.it or at the email ciao@abissostudio.it
© 2025 Abisso Studio srl
© 2025 Visions e.U.
Upcoming events
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Photography Exhibition
May 05, 2025 – 8:30 PM
@ Spazio RamèIn 1956, Adriano and Valentino left from Turin. Two years later, they returned from a legendary journey across deserts, cities, oceans, and borders—powered only by their legs and an extraordinary thirst for life.
From May 5 to 22, 2025, at @spazio_rame in Trento, we’ll exhibit for the first time unpublished photographs from their adventure: notes, images, and memories of dust, effort, and wonder.
Opening night: Monday, May 5 at 8:30 PM.
A special evening with stories by:– Alessandro de Bertolini, cycle-explorer and documentarian, sharing his 7,500 km journey from Mongolia to Nepal.
– Dario Pegoretti, founder of the Museo del Paracarro, reflecting on cycling, memory, and landscapes.
– Martin Alan Tranquillini, producer and curator, presenting a world long gone—but still full of meaning.Come be inspired.
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Salone del Libro Torino
May 15, 2025 – 6:00 PM
@ MotovelodromoOn the occasion of the Turin Book Fair, join us on May 15 at 6:00 PM at the Motovelodromo for the presentation of the book “Two Bicycles Around the World” (Edicilo Publishing). Francesco Rolando, son of Valentino, one of the book's protagonists will be attending.
Also present will be Elia Tedesco, the voice of young Valentino, along with the producers of the documentary film “Torino Torino”, directed by Bernadette Weber, a production by Abisso Studio in co-production with Vision.
The film will be released at the end of the year. Don’t miss it!