Basilicata Coast To Coast

This musical comedy follows a group of optimistic but drifting musicians and a female journalist as they travel on foot across the Basilicata region of Italy. Their goal is to reach the Scanzano Jonico Song-Theatre Festival, walking from the Tyrrhenian coast to the Ionian Sea. Over the course of ten days, the group encounters unexpected people and situations that force them to confront their personal failures and obsessions, ultimately finding a therapeutic effect through their journey.

Directed by Rocco Papaleo, this was the first of three films he directed, followed by Scordato and The Greater Good. The screenplay was written by Papaleo and Walter Lupo. The ensemble cast includes Alessandro Gassmann, Paolo Briguglia, Max Gazzè, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Claudia Potenza, and Papaleo himself. Produced by Eagle Pictures, MiC, Sky Cinema, and PACO Cinematografica, the movie earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is moderately positive, with a rating of 6.3/10 on TMDB based on 399 votes.