21612C We Are the Thousand

WE ARE THE THOUSAND

Year 2020
Runtime 79 mins
Language English, Italian
Subtitles English Subtitles
Alberta Premiere
Availability
  • In-Cinema Only

WINNER OF 2021 telus audience choice award: music on screen

All Foo Fighters super-fan Fabio Zaffagnini ever wanted was for his favourite band to put on a concert in his hometown of Cesena, Italy. But how do you convince the world's biggest rock band to play a town they've likely never even heard of? You gather 1000 musicians from all over Italy; you teach them to play "Learn to Fly"—in unison, mind you; post the video to YouTube, and then hope for the best!

Arguably the most joyous and exhilarating experience you will have at a movie this year, WE ARE THE THOUSAND's ode to the power of LIVE music is exactly the tonic we need right now!

Countries

Italy
Festivals
IDFA 2020, SXSW 2021, Hot Docs 2021, Melbourne International Film Festival 2021
Director
Anita Rivaroli
Executive Producer
Francesca Portalupi
Producer
Simone Catania
Screenwriter
Anita Rivaroli
Cinematographer
Pasquale Remia
Editor
Roberto Di Tanna
Music
Giorgio Giampà
Cast
Fabio Zaffagnini, Foo Fighters, I Mille, Dave Grohl