Denis 18.11.89

Overview

This short documentary revisits the tragic and controversial death of Italian footballer Denis Bergamini, whose body was found on November 18, 1989, on a highway in Calabria. Through the testimony of his sister Donata, the film retraces the 24 hours following his death and the decades-long struggle for truth. Despite a recent conviction, unanswered questions still surround the case, leaving one of Italian football’s darkest mysteries unresolved.

Directed by Francesco Gallo

Top cast

Chiara Gatti

Donata

Guglielmo Favilla

Guido

C

Carmelo Giordano

Domizio

Giorgia Faraoni

Isabella

A

Antonio Filippelli

Brigadiere

G

Giuseppe Bonifacio

Carabiniere

V

Viviana Lenzi

Donata (bambina)

A

Alessia Marasco

Infermiera

R

Robert Ricciuti

Denis (bambino)

F

Francesco Scornaienghi

Denis

E

Emilio Sessa

Assassino

F

Francesco Spagnolo

Assassino

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