The Protagonist (2025)

The Protagonist (2025) poster

Giancarlo Mangiapane is thirty years old and has one single dream: to become a great actor. However, the important roles aren't coming, so Giancarlo ends up acting in his everyday life. One day, his agent tells him he's about to get the opportunity of a lifetime: the lead audition for Clochard, a biopic about the life of Gustavo Noradin, a 1950s tap dance champion who fell from grace due to his addictions. When he discovers that his roommate is also preparing for the same role, a rivalry is born that begins to obsess him. Between exhausting rehearsals, a mother who keeps trying to reach him, and a fearsome casting director, Giancarlo's identification with the character becomes total, to the point of jeopardizing his true identity.

Director: Fabrizio Benvenuto
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
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Screenplay

Music: Antonio Magliarella
Editing: Stefano Mattacchione
Production: Kobalt Entertainment, MG Production
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Fabrizio Benvenuto
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Protagonist about?
Giancarlo Mangiapane is thirty years old and has one single dream: to become a great actor. However, the important roles aren't coming, so Giancarlo ends up acting in his everyday life. One day, his agent tells him he's about to get the opportunity of a lifetime: the lead audition for Clochard, a biopic about the life of Gustavo Noradin, a 1950s tap dance champion who fell from grace due to his addictions. When he discovers that his roommate is also preparing for the same role, a rivalry is born that begins to obsess him. Between exhausting rehearsals, a mother who keeps trying to reach him, and a fearsome casting director, Giancarlo's identification with the character becomes total, to the point of jeopardizing his true identity.
Who directed The Protagonist?
The Protagonist was directed by Fabrizio Benvenuto.
Who stars in The Protagonist?
The Protagonist stars Pierluigi Gigante, Morena Gentile, Alessio Lapice, Adriano Giannini, Elisabetta Ventura, Anna Redi.
How long is The Protagonist?
The Protagonist has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is The Protagonist?
The Protagonist is a Comedy film.
Where was The Protagonist produced?
The Protagonist was produced in Italy.