the Last One for the Road | Le Citta di Pianura
Director | Francesco Sossai
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The Last One for the Road is an amusing, gentle melancholic road-trip about a couple of rambling mid-life Gen-Xers on their adventures through the plains of the Veneto region of northeast Italy.
100 minutes | Italy | Italian with English subtitles
Cast | Filippo Scotti, Sergio Romano, Pierpaolo Capovilla, Roberta Citran, Andrea Pennacchi
A story of the friendship of two fun-loving men who have never fully grown up. Born into an economic boom, but now, instead of struggling, they choose to cheerfully enjoy one tipple after another.
Doriano (Pierpaolo Capovilla) and Carlobiachi (Sergio Romano) are immensely likeable rogues who remain in a permanent state of tipsiness, yet are never creepy or tragic. Along the way, they pick up a nerdy, naive architecture student, Giulio (Filippo Scotti). Giulio soon finds himself embroiled in their escapades, but in turn conveys his appreciation for the local architecture.
Shot artfully on 35mm film, the look adds an appealing, nostalgic style that speaks to men’s age and what they’ve left behind.
I found it impossible not to love this film, and it is my indie-arthouse pick our 2026 line up.
If you’re looking for a road-trip buddy comedy with arthouse sensibilities, Francesco Sossai has made the film for you. The Last One for the Road is one of the most charming films of the year.
Alex Papaioannou, In Session Film
WINNER
Best Actor(s) Sergio Romano, Pierpaolo Capovilla - Thessaloniki Film Festival
Best Film - Thessaloniki Film Festival