Lovely Boy

Set in the suburbs of Rome, this drama follows Nic, a talented musician known as Lovely Boy. Alongside his friend Borneo, he forms a music duo called XXG that quickly gains popularity. However, as his career advances, Nic falls into a destructive cycle that pushes him to a breaking point. He eventually seeks recovery in a community located in the Dolomites, where he attempts to overcome his struggles and confront his inner loneliness.

Directed by Francesco Lettieri, the film was released in 2021 and serves as the second project in the director's filmography, following Ultras and preceding Liberato's Secret and Pino. The screenplay was written by Peppe Fiore and Francesco Lettieri. The movie stars Andrea Carpenzano in the lead role of Nic, supported by a cast including Daniele Del Plavignano, Ludovica Martino, Riccardo De Filippis, Enrico Borello, and Federica Rosellini. The production involved companies such as Indigo Film, MiC, Sky Cinema, and Vision Distribution.

The film has received a moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb based on 326 votes and a score of 6/10 on TMDB from 48 votes.