Film Screening: “Il maestro | My Tennis Maestro”
07:30 PM, Wed 28 Oct 2026
National Cinema Centre
87 Lang Ha, O Cho Dua, Hanoi
From the organizer:
MY TENNIS MAESTRO | IL MAESTRO (K)
Year: 2025
Genre: Drama, Sport
Director: Andrea di Stefano
Duration: 125 minutes
Content permitted for viewers under 13 years old, but only if they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (K)
Set in the summer of the late 1980s, “My Tennis Maestro” (Il Maestro) centers on Felice, a promising 13-year-old on the tennis court. His childhood revolves almost entirely around grueling drills and the expectations of his father, Pietro, who wants him to become a champion. Everything changes when Pietro turns to Raul Gatti, a former player who once reached the round of 16 at the Foro Italico, and asks him to accompany Felice through the national tournament circuit. From there, the two begin a journey along the Italian coast: amid defeats, lies, and unexpected encounters, Felice gradually discovers freedom, while Raul must face his own failures and the broken pieces of his life.
Though it might seem predictable, with the familiar setup of a gifted boy and a seasoned mentor, “My Tennis Maestro” keeps opening up surprising directions. Between matches, travels, and secrets slowly coming to light, the film becomes a story about freedom, failure, and the deep bond that forms between two people from different generations.
“My Tennis Maestro” received two nominations at the 2026 David di Donatello Awards, including Best Editing for Giogiò Franchini. The film also earned over 2 million euros at the Italian box office and drew many positive reviews for the performances of Pierfrancesco Favino and Tiziano Menichelli.
Note
– Free tickets will be available at: Casa Italia (18 Le Phung Hieu, Hanoi), daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, starting 20 October 2026 until tickets run out.
– Each audience member may register for a maximum of two tickets per film.
– If you have a ticket, please arrive at the cinema before 7:15 PM to settle into your seat.
– If you have not been able to register for a ticket but would still like to watch the film, you may arrive at the cinema before 7:20 PM and queue outside the entrance of Room 4, 2nd floor. After 7:25 PM, if seats are still available, the Organising Committee will accommodate audience members without tickets in the order they joined the queue.
– If you have a ticket but arrive after 7:25 PM, your seat might be allocated to others, and you may not be allowed to enter. Please arrive on time to avoid missing the screening.
About Italian Film Week in Vietnam 2026
The Embassy of Italy in Hanoi, in collaboration with the Asian Film Festival in Rome, is proud to present the Italian Film Week in Vietnam 2026. The film week will take place from October 27 to November 1, 2026 at the National Cinema Centre (87 Lang Ha, O Cho Dua, Hanoi), with screenings starting at 19:30 daily.
Each film is a precious gem demonstrating the stature, innovation, and humanistic depth of Italian cinema. 06 films, 06 journeys at Italian Film Week in Vietnam 2026 offer multifaceted perspectives on Italian society and its people, shaped by the concerns of our times.
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