Francesco Sole

Intertwined stories of 50somethings that won't give up on their glory days.

Benito Mussolini resurfaces in Rome 72 years after his death, as if not a single day had passed. Finding a country still full of problems, both old and new, his firebrand rhetoric wins him once again the hearts and minds of millions of Italians — who see him as a wacky reenactor who speaks inconvenient truths to power.

Diego is an aspiring actor struggling to find his place in the world amidst failed auditions and bit parts as an extra. When his personal life hits a crisis, he is forced to reinvent himself. An encounter with the world of influencers and new technologies offers him an unexpected opportunity: leveraging his IT skills and artificial intelligence, he creates Vera—a beautiful, captivating, and seemingly perfect virtual influencer. Through a unique blend of wit, sensuality, and iconic goals scored by the Italian national team, Vera rapidly gains millions of followers, transforming into a media phenomenon.