Chemical Hunger

Chemical Hunger is a 2003 Italian drama film co-written and directed by Antonio Bocola and Paolo Vari, at their feature film debut. It premiered at the 60th Venice International Film Festival.

Cast

Marco Foschi as Claudio
Matteo Gianoli as Manuel
Valeria Solarino as Maja
Teco Celio as Claudio's Father
Mauro Serio as Di Natale
Mimmo Allanprese as Cuccu
Giulio Baraldi as Cosimo
Giancarlo Kalabrugovic as Bifo
Luca Persico as Zulù

Production

The film was shot in Milan, between Quarto Oggiaro, Barona and Gratosoglio.

Release

The film premiered at the 60th edition of the Venice Film Festival, in the New Territories sidebar.

Reception

The film won the Special Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the Annecy Italian Film Festival. The theme song "Fame chimica" by 'O Zulù was nominated for the David di Donatello for Best Original Song.