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Alessio Ballestri

Born November 13, 2001 · Parma, Italy (age 24)

Alessio Ballestri was born in Parma on November 13, 2001. His interest in cinema dates back to his childhood—initially as an actor, having spent several years with a theater troupe, and later as a director. In 2020, he graduated from the Paolo Toschi Art High School in Parma, specializing in Audiovisual and Multimedia Arts, before enrolling at RUFA, where he graduated with honors in 2024. Durin…

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Barbecue

Barbecue · 2026

MovieComedyDrama

Sebastiano, Pietro, and Giuseppe are young MMA fanatics who decide to set up a fight club in their backyard to stave off summer boredom. However, a bored policeman stands in their way, targeting the group and keeping a close eye on their every move. Sebastiano, the mastermind of the trio, wants to do things right, but the situation spirals out of control, ultimately leading to a tragic event.

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Barbecue

Barbecue · 2026

MovieComedyDrama

Sebastiano, Pietro, and Giuseppe are young MMA fanatics who decide to set up a fight club in their backyard to stave off summer boredom. However, a bored policeman stands in their way, targeting the group and keeping a close eye on their every move. Sebastiano, the mastermind of the trio, wants to do things right, but the situation spirals out of control, ultimately leading to a tragic event.

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