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Off Road

 Pino is a mechanic and a rally car champion who decides to become a woman. As a transgender, he meets Marianna. Beatrice and Marianna fall in love. Fighting the prejudice of established society, both dressed as brides, the two of them manage to get married in Rome. In high heels, Pino/Beatrice continues to work as a mechanic and to pursue his passion for off-road racing. A love story, a ride through the life of a a very unconventional family living in a very conventional country, Italy.

Awards

Rome Film Festival – Special Mention (2013)
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists – Best Documentary Award (2014)

Elisa Amoruso

Elisa Amoruso graduated in literature and performing arts from The Sapienza University of Rome, then studied screenwriting at the National Film School (Centro Sperimentale). She wrote several short movies that were awarded with prizes. During this time she has also worked as first assistant director in various feature films and television programs. Her first short movie Just a Game (2010) won awards for the first best film, best photography and best actress in Trevignano Film Festival. Off-Road is her first documentary feature.

Information

Director and scriptauthor: Elisa Amoruso
Cinematography: Giorgio Horn
Editing: Chiara Griziotti
Producer: Alfredo Covelli
Production: Meproducodasolo
Italy, 2013, 70 min.