"It all began with Balotelli, but this movie is not about football"

Leonardo D'Agostini talks about his debut film, a compelling story about friendship set in the world of professional football.

La locandina del film diretto da Leonardo D'Agostini Source: Supplied

The Champion - Il campione - starring Stefano Accorsi and Andrea Carpenzano will open the 20th edition of the Italian Film Festival.

Il cast del film - Massimo Popolizio, Stefano Accorsi, Leonardo D'Agostini, Ludovica Martino e Andrea Carpenzano Source: Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images

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