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April 24, 1993: it's the last broadcast of Radiofreccia, an independent radio station closing after 18 years, barely one minute before coming of age. Bruno, one of its founders, begins to tell its story, the story of a group of friends—especially troubled Freccia's—and a period of their youth in their small hometown.

Stefano Accorsi
Ivan 'Freccia' Benassi
Luciano Federico
Bruno Jori

Alessio Modica
Iena

Enrico Salimbeni
Tito

Roberto Zibetti
Boris

Francesco Guccini
Adolfo

Patrizia Piccinini
Marzia

Serena Grandi
Ivan's mother

Cristina Moglia
Cristina
Cosima Coccheri
Heroin addict
Radiofreccia is a drama, music film released in 1998 exploring themes of small town, radio station, boredom, 1970s, male friendship, male with long hair. Directed by Luciano Ligabue, it stars Stefano Accorsi, Luciano Federico, Alessio Modica. April 24, 1993: it's the last broadcast of Radiofreccia, an independent radio station closing after 18 years, barely one minute before coming of age. Bruno, one of its founders, begins to tell its story, the story of a group of friends—especially troubled Freccia's—and a period of their youth in their small hometown.
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