Ligabue Returns to Film Direction with 'Made in Italy'

After 20 years since his directorial debut 'Radiofreccia' (1998), Italian rock musician Luciano Ligabue returns to cinema with 'Made in Italy', a concept album turned film distributed by Medusa. The movie stars Stefano Accorsi and Kasia Smutniak, following a couple, Riko and Sara, navigating involuntary change. Ligabue describes the film as a 'foolish project' born from his song 'Non ho che te', exploring how losing work strips identity and social utility. The narrative centers on Riko, a factory worker after 30 years jobless and directionless, and his wife Sara, a woman courageous enough to pursue her desired life. Ligabue aims to capture Italy's mood—a nation inured to beauty yet accustomed to unresolved discontent—through ordinary people facing unexpected upheaval. Accorsi notes the film's truthfulness, crediting Ligabue's trust in his actors. 'Made in Italy' premiered in 2018.