Chemical Hunger (Italian: Fame chimica, also known as Chemical Hunger – The Munchies) is a 2003 Italian drama film co-written and directed by Antonio Bocola and Paolo Vari, at their feature film debut. It premiered at the 60th Venice International Film Festival.

Plot

Cast

  • Marco Foschi as Claudio
  • Matteo Gianoli as Manuel
  • Valeria Solarino as Maja
  • Teco Celio as Claudio's Father
  • Mauro Serio as Di Natale
  • Mimmo Allanprese as Cuccu
  • Giulio Baraldi as Cosimo
  • Giancarlo Kalabrugovic as Bifo
  • Luca Persico as Zulù

Production

The film was shot in Milan, between Quarto Oggiaro, Barona and Gratosoglio.

Release

The film premiered at the 60th edition of the Venice Film Festival, in the New Territories sidebar.

Reception

The film won the Special Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the Annecy Italian Film Festival. The theme song "Fame chimica" by 'O Zulù was nominated for the David di Donatello for Best Original Song.

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