The Boy with Pink Pants

The Boy with Pink Pants is a drama based on the true story of Andrea Spezzacatena, a fifteen-year-old boy in Italy. The plot focuses on the harassment and cyberbullying he faced, which eventually led to his suicide on November 20, 2012. The conflict was sparked when Andrea wore a pair of red trousers given to him by his mother, which had turned pink after being washed incorrectly. This event is noted as the first reported instance in Italy where such bullying resulted in the death of a minor.

The film was directed by Margherita Ferri and written and produced by Roberto Proia. The cast features Samuele Carrino in the title role, alongside Claudia Pandolfi, Corrado Fortuna, Andrea Arru, Sara Ciocca, and Settimo Palazzo. Produced by Eagle Pictures and Weekend Films/Main Street Productions, the movie has a runtime of 114 minutes. Financially, the production earned 10 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception has been generally positive, with the film holding a rating of 7.1/10 on TMDB based on 256 votes.