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Marco Bellocchio’s Falcon Begins Sales as Filming Continues
Falcon is a movie about Sergio Marchionne, a leader in the car business.
He helped Fiat when the company was in serious trouble.
The film also shows how he worked with John Elkann, a member of Fiat’s founding family.
Marchionne later helped Fiat join with the American company Chrysler.
Pierfrancesco Favino plays Marchionne, and Louis Garrel plays Elkann.
Marco Bellocchio is directing the film.
The production has filmed in Canada and will also shoot in Italy and the United States.
Rai Cinema International Distribution is handling sales.
Rai Cinema International Distribution has boarded international sales for Marco Bellocchio’s financial thriller Falcon.
Pierfrancesco Favino plays Sergio Marchionne, with Louis Garrel portraying John Elkann.
The film follows Marchionne’s turnaround of Fiat and its merger with Chrysler.
Production has filmed in Toronto and Niagara Falls, with further filming planned in Italy, Canada and the United States.
Kavac Film and Rai Cinema are producing the movie with Emotion Network, in collaboration with STLA Europe.
- Who
- Director Marco Bellocchio; actor Pierfrancesco Favino as Sergio Marchionne and Louis Garrel as John Elkann.
- What
- Falcon, a financial thriller inspired by Sergio Marchionne’s life, has secured Rai Cinema International Distribution for sales.
- Where
- Filming has taken place in Toronto and Niagara Falls, with further work planned in Piedmont, Rome, Canada and the United States.
- When
- The film has already shot for two weeks in September; additional filming is planned for early 2027.
- Why
- The film recounts Marchionne’s role in rescuing Fiat and later combining it with Chrysler.
Key facts
- Film
- Falcon
- Director
- Marco Bellocchio
- Sales
- Rai Cinema International Distribution
- Sergio Marchionne
- Played by Pierfrancesco Favino
- John Elkann
- Played by Louis Garrel
- Production
- Kavac Film and Rai Cinema, with Emotion Network in collaboration with STLA Europe
- Italian distributor
- 01 Distribution
Quotes
Marco Bellocchio
Director and co-writer of Falcon
“I’m fascinated by his journey and his ability, as an Italian who stood up to American big business, to defend Fiat and then even take over Chrysler, which was bankrupt, to make a major group.”
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