
Somebody to Love(2025)
How much do we really know about ourselves when we make a decision? What if there are multiple versions of our I within us, each with something to say?


Each year Lucia volunteers at a Summer Camp in Sicily. This summer however, will be the hottest on record, not just because of the crazy weather, but also because of Nicola, the new soon-to-be-priest deacon who, besides being extremely handsome, hides a tormented and idealistic soul. His arrival sows panic in this seaside community, upsetting Lucia's plans forever.

Alice Angelica
Valentina

Gianmarco Saurino
Nicola

Nicole Damiani
Lucia

Stefania Sandrelli
Carmen

Nino Frassica
Don Carlo

Michela Giraud
Damiana

Giuseppe Giofre
Michele

Antonio Conte
Rodolfo

Mehdi Meskar
Omar

Alberto Rossi
Arturo
The Hottest Summer is a comedy, romance, drama film released in 2023 exploring themes of summer camp, sicily, italy, forbidden love, unfaithfulness, priest, summer. Directed by Matteo Pilati, it stars Alice Angelica, Gianmarco Saurino, Nicole Damiani. Each year Lucia volunteers at a Summer Camp in Sicily. This summer however, will be the hottest on record, not just because of the crazy weather, but also because of Nicola, the new soon-to-be-priest deacon who, besides being extremely handsome, hides a tormented and idealistic soul. His arrival sows panic in this seaside community, upsetting Lucia's plans forever.
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