Maddalena Ravagli, a screenwriter credited on several successful Italian television series including “Gomorrah” and “ZeroZeroZero,” is transitioning to feature film directing with “The Place of Eternal Summer,” a story set in Sicily. Production on the project is currently underway at various locations throughout the region.
Ravagli co-wrote the screenplay alongside Leonardo Fasoli, her collaborator from previous television work. The film centers on the relationship between two characters named Leo and Turi across a span of 15 years, tracking their connection at ages 10, during their teenage years, and into early adulthood. The narrative explores how their friendship evolves as their circumstances change, focusing on themes of identity and personal discovery within the constraints of predetermined expectations.
In a statement about her directorial approach, Ravagli noted her longstanding interest in depicting marginalized communities and overlooked perspectives within Italy. She expressed that her experience as a parent informed the project’s exploration of self-understanding and authenticity, describing the film as combining tragic and poignant elements with humor and vitality.
The production brings together emerging Italian talent and is being developed through a partnership involving Moontrip, a production entity established by Rome-based Cattleya (owned by ITV Studios), alongside Fasoli and Ravagli’s involvement, and Tramp Limited. Beside Productions, Vision Distribution, and Sky are also participating in the project. Vision Distribution will handle theatrical distribution in Italy, while Vision Distribution International Sales manages rights for international markets.
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