Franco Battiato biopic hits Italian cinemas for three days

A new biopic titled "Franco Battiato. Il lungo viaggio" directed by Renato De Maria will be released exclusively in Italian cinemas from February 2 to 4, 2026, distributed by Nexo Studios and RTL. The film marks the first feature-length documentary dedicated to the late musician Franco Battiato, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of his acclaimed album "L'imboscata." Written by Monica Rametta, the film stars Dario Aita as Battiato, exploring his artistic growth and personal life, including his relationship with his mother (played by Simona Malato) and his hometown of Milo. It traces Battiato's journey from his departure to Milan in the 1970s through key career milestones, highlighting friendships with figures like Fleur, Juri Camisasca, Giuni Russo, and Giusto Pio. Co-produced by Rai Fiction and Casta Diva Pictures, the biopic is set to air on Rai 1 in the future, and features appearances by Anna Castiglia and Joan Thiele.