Squali (2025)
19-year-old Max gets a startup incubator opportunity in Rome, disrupting his summer plans with friends. As he navigates the adult world, his friends enjoy carefree youth, prompting Max to rethink his priorities and future desires.
- Date of release
- 2025-10-16
- TMDB
- 5.8 / 10 (10)
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Daniele Barbiero
Casting
- Lorenzo Zurzolo — Max
- James Franco — Robert Price
- Francesco Centorame — Filippo
- Ginevra Francesconi — Anna
- Francesco Gheghi — Jonah
- Greta Fernández — Miriam
- Federica Bau — Katie
- Gabriele Rollo — Alex
- Marc Clotet — Lopez
- Stefano Fregni — Alessandro
- Melania Dalla Costa — Valeria
- Beatrice Paolucci — Noemi
Interesting facts
Squali (transl. Sharks) is a 2025 Italian film directed by Daniele Barbiero in his feature directorial debut, loosely based on the novel Gli squali by Giacomo Mazzariol. It stars Lorenzo Zurzolo and James Franco. It received a theatrical release in Italy on 16 October 2025.
Production
Principal photography began in July 2024. Filming took place over six weeks in Veneto and Lazio.
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