Bartali's Bicycle

Set in the Middle East, this story follows two young boys from conflicting backgrounds, David and Ibrahim, who form a bond through their shared passion for cycling. The plot connects their friendship to the history of Gino Bartali, an Italian cyclist who used his bicycle to hide documents and save Jewish people during the Nazi occupation of Italy in World War II. Sixty years later, Bartali's bicycle serves as a symbol of hope for David. By teaming up with Ibrahim to compete in a cycling championship, the two friends challenge existing rules to promote tolerance and peace between their respective communities.

This animated drama and family film was directed by Enrico Paolantonio. The screenplay was written by Marco Beretta and Israel Cesare Moscati, and the project was produced by Evelina Poggi and Sabrina Callipari. The production was a collaboration between companies in India, Ireland, and Italy, including Toonz Media Group, Telegael, Rai Kids, and Lynx Multimedia Factory. The voice cast features Tullio Solenghi as Gino Bartali, Sebastiano Tamburrini as David, and Jacopo Cioni as Ibrahim, with a total of 20 credited cast members. The film has a runtime of 80 minutes.