Marco Pollini's 'Moda Mia' Tells Sardinian Teen's Fashion Dream
Marco Pollini's second film 'Moda Mia' follows Giovannino, a Sardinian teenager who dreams of becoming a fashion designer in Milan while his family struggles. The film releases March 23 via Ahora! Film. Pollini says the story is about a dream, inspired by 15-year-old Federico Careddu from Sassari, who makes clothes from recycled materials. The protagonist, played by Francesco Desogus in his debut, faces a father (Pino Ammendola) rooted in traditional pastoral life. Set in Sardinia, the film contrasts rural life with fashion aspirations. Pollini avoids biographical elements, focusing on a boy he met last summer. The film blends dreamlike visuals with concrete themes.
Key facts
- Marco Pollini directed 'Moda Mia' as his second film.
- The film releases on March 23 via Ahora! Film.
- Protagonist Giovannino dreams of becoming a fashion designer in Milan.
- The character is inspired by 15-year-old Federico Careddu from Sassari.
- Francesco Desogus stars in his first film role.
- Pino Ammendola plays the father.
- The film is set in Sardinia, contrasting rural life and fashion.
- Clothes in the film are made by Federico Careddu from recycled materials.
Entities
Artists
- Marco Pollini
- Francesco Desogus
- Pino Ammendola
- Federico Careddu
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Ahora! Film
- Artribune
Locations
- Sardinia
- Sassari
- Milan
- Italy