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Tonino

July 20, 2019 0h 16m

Originally released in 2019. Tonino is a drama/history film. directed by Gaetano Del Mauro. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Andrea Contaldo and Anna Rita Vitolo

Synopsis

Tonino is a short film dedicated to the memory of Antonio Esposito Ferraioli, a chef and CGIL trade unionist who was killed by the Camorra on August 30, 1978, in Pagani, in the province of Salerno. Two shots from a lupara shotgun fatally wounded him outside the home of his future wife. He was only 27 years old. His crime, as a trade unionist, was refusing to cook rotten meat for the canteen of Fatme, a large industrial plant in Pagani. He had also fought to improve the working conditions of his fellow workers in the factory. The Camorra did not forgive him. To date, there have been no convictions for either the instigators or the perpetrators of the murder of Esposito Ferraioli. The short film begins and ends at the scene of the murder. The story begins immediately after the execution. It is 1978.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 20, 2019 6 years ago
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Runtime 0h 16m 16 minutes total
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Language Italian Original language
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Country Italy Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • Libera - Associazione CONTRO LE MAFIE
  • Ambress'... Am... press - Associazione Culturale

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tonino about?

Tonino is a short film dedicated to the memory of Antonio Esposito Ferraioli, a chef and CGIL trade unionist who was killed by the Camorra on August 30, 1978, in Pagani, in the province of Salerno....

Who directed Tonino?

Tonino was directed by Gaetano Del Mauro.

How long is Tonino?

Tonino has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).

When was Tonino released?

Tonino was released on July 20, 2019 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tonino?

The main cast of Tonino includes Andrea Contaldo, Anna Rita Vitolo.