Squali
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| Directed by | Daniele Barbiero |
| Screenplay by | Mauro Graiani |
| Based on | Gli squali by Giacomo Mazzariol |
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| Cinematography | Andrea Reitano |
| Edited by | Gianluca Conca |
| Music by | Diana Tejera |
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| Distributed by | Eagle Pictures |
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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.
Cast
- Lorenzo Zurzolo as Max
- James Franco as Robert Price
- Francesco Centorame as Filippo
- Ginevra Francesconi as Anna
- Francesco Gheghi as Jonah
- Greta Fernández as Miriam
- Federica Baù
- Gabriele Rollo
- Melania Dalla Costa as Valeria
Production
Principal photography began in July 2024.[1] Filming took place over six weeks in Veneto and Lazio.[2]
Release
A trailer was released on 25 August 2025. The film received a theatrical release in Italy on 16 October 2025.[3]
References
- ^ Volonté, Martina (24 July 2024). "Squali: al via le riprese del film con Lorenzo Zurzolo e James Franco". Cinematographe.it (in Italian). Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ Scarpa, Vittoria (26 July 2024). "Lorenzo Zurzolo and James Franco starring in Daniele Barbiero's Squali". Cineuropa. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ Sernagiotto, Camilla (26 August 2025). "Squali, trailer italiano del film con Lorenzo Zurzolo e James Franco". Sky TG24 (in Italian). Retrieved 13 October 2025.