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THE STORY
In 1933, Primo Carnera became the first and only Italian to win the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship. He was a man who endured hardships with dignity and triumphs with humility. He was a husband who adored his wife until the day he died and a father who taught his children that, no matter how hard life may sometimes get, giving up is not an option. He led an extraordinary life with extraordinary courage. He had principles and values that were never compromised and that followed him through his professional and personal life, principles and values that he passed on to his children and that will be forever treasured in their hearts.
Interview with Renzo Martinelli, The Director:
My goal with this movie was to have the chance to tell the story of Primo Carnera not only as a boxing champion, but more importantly as a man who strongly believed in his values: his love for his family, that was immense, as well as for his own land and his own roots. His determination to always go forward, to give all he had, to sacrifice himself so that his sons could have a better life.
Because a defeat is a defeat only if you remain on the ground, if you give up. But if you get back on your feet and walk out with your honor intact, then you are not a loser, you are a winner. This is the message that I wanted to communicate to my viewers, and in particular to the younger generations, both in Italy and in the US, who so often and so easily yield to depression: life is full of difficulties, always and for everybody, but they can be fought and overcome, even in defeat.
From the official website: www.thewalkingmountain.com
WORLD PREMIERE Presented by Ilaria Niccolini Production and Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia
APRIL 22, 2008 . 7 PM
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
NEW YORK CITY
ITALIAN PREMIERE
APRIL 30, 2008
VILLA ERBA
CERNOBBIO, LAGO DI COMO
In 1933, Primo Carnera became the first and only Italian to win the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship. He was a man who endured hardships with dignity and triumphs with humility. He was a husband who adored his wife until the day he died and a father who taught his children that, no matter how hard life may sometimes get, giving up is not an option. He led an extraordinary life with extraordinary courage. He had principles and values that were never compromised and that followed him through his professional and personal life, principles and values that he passed on to his children and that will be forever treasured in their hearts.
Interview with Renzo Martinelli, The Director:
My goal with this movie was to have the chance to tell the story of Primo Carnera not only as a boxing champion, but more importantly as a man who strongly believed in his values: his love for his family, that was immense, as well as for his own land and his own roots. His determination to always go forward, to give all he had, to sacrifice himself so that his sons could have a better life.
Because a defeat is a defeat only if you remain on the ground, if you give up. But if you get back on your feet and walk out with your honor intact, then you are not a loser, you are a winner. This is the message that I wanted to communicate to my viewers, and in particular to the younger generations, both in Italy and in the US, who so often and so easily yield to depression: life is full of difficulties, always and for everybody, but they can be fought and overcome, even in defeat.
From the official website: www.thewalkingmountain.com
WORLD PREMIERE Presented by Ilaria Niccolini Production and Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia
APRIL 22, 2008 . 7 PM
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
NEW YORK CITY
ITALIAN PREMIERE
APRIL 30, 2008
VILLA ERBA
CERNOBBIO, LAGO DI COMO
