2014 / 104’ / DVD
Based on a true story, Italo Barocco vividly depicts the life-altering friendship between an extraordinary dog and a lonely child. One day, a good natured stray dog by the name of Italo, wanders into the small Sicilian town of Scicli.
Italo’s arrival causes a terrible uproar in the village, everyone there is fiercely opposed to having stray dogs around. Everyone except Meno, a precociously wise 10 year-old, who is lonely and introverted. Since the passing of this mother, Meno has shut everyone out, including his workaholic father. It will take the unconditional love of a special dog like Italo to force Meno out of his shell, leading him into a series of adventures that will teach him the difference between acting like a grown up and actually becoming one.
Director: Alessia Scarso
Cast: Marco Bocci, Elena Radonicich, Barbara Tabita