Saint Damian

Directed by

Gregorio Sassoli
Alejandro Cifuentes

Starring

Damian Eugeniusz Bielicki, Sofia Noviello Alessio, Christopher, Costantino, Vincent, Dorota, Felice

Production

Red Sparrow s.r.l. with Askesis Film

Produced by

Gregorio Sassoli

Associate producer

Guendalina Folador

Original Score

Cosimo Damiano

Written by

Gregorio Sassoli
Alejandro Cifuentes

Director of photography

Gregorio Sassoli

Editor

Gregorio Sassoli
Alejandro Cifuentes Cecilia Zanuso

Sound design

Matteo Eusepi
Francesco Lilli

Mixing

Marco Falloni

Color

Serena Perla

Directed by

Gregorio Sassoli
Alejandro Cifuentes

Starring

Damian Eugeniusz Bielicki, Sofia Noviello Alessio, Christopher, Costantino, Vincent, Dorota, Felice

Production

Red Sparrow s.r.l.

Produced by

Gregorio Sassoli

Consulting producer

Guendalina Folador

Original Score

Cosimo Damiano

Written by

Gregorio Sassoli
Alejandro Cifuentes

Director of photography

Gregorio Sassoli

Editor

Gregorio Sassoli
Alejandro Cifuentes Cecilia Zanuso

Sound design

Matteo Eusepi
Francesco Lilli

Mixing

Marco Falloni

Color

Serena Perla

Directed by

Gregorio Sassoli
Alejandro Cifuentes

Starring

Damian Eugeniusz Bielicki, Sofia Noviello Alessio, Christopher, Costantino, Vincent, Dorota, Felice

Production

Red Sparrow s.r.l.

Produced by

Gregorio Sassoli

Consulting producer

Guendalina Folador

Original Score

Cosimo Damiano

Written by

Gregorio Sassoli
Alejandro Cifuentes

Director of photography

Gregorio Sassoli

Editor

Gregorio Sassoli
Alejandro Cifuentes Cecilia Zanuso

Sound design

Matteo Eusepi
Francesco Lilli

Mixing

Marco Falloni

Color

Serena Perla

Fleeing from a psychiatric hospital, Damian (35, Polish) heads to Rome in search of a new life. With little money in his pocket, he arrives at Termini Station.

SYNOPSIS

Instead of sleeping on the ground with the homeless, he climbs to the top of a tower on the ancient Roman walls overlooking the station, making it his new home. Dreaming of becoming a singer and longing for love, Damian surrenders to Sofia, a strong and charismatic homeless woman.Their love story ignites against the chaotic backdrop of Termini, catapulting Damian into the upside-down world of camaraderie and conflicts of the station's marginalized community.

Genre

Documentary

Country of origin

Italy

Release Date

10th of April 2025

Runtime

1 hour 26 minutes

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Where to watch & Upcoming Fesitvals

San Damiano had its premiere at the Rome Film Fest in October 2024. Updates regarding film festivals and theatre tours will be following, so you don't miss any news follow us on Instagram @sandamianodocu

01
Rome Film Fest
October 2024
02
Lo spiraglio Film Festival - MAXXI Museum Rome
Aprile 2025 - SAMIFO Award
03
Riviera Film Festival - Sestri Levante
8th of May 2025 - with the filmmakers - Cinema Ariston
04
Raindance Film Festival - London
25th of June 2025 - with the filmmakers - Vue Piccadilly
26th of June 2025 - with the filmmakers - Vue Piccadilly

Saint Damian - the cinema tour

ROMA

10th of April - 8pm - Cinema Troisi
With the filmmakers, the film critic Damiano Panattoni, the author of the soundtrack Cosimo Damiano and Alessio Mura, one of the protagonists of the documentary. A musical selection by Cosimo Damiano will follow.
11th of April - 11am - Cinema Troisi
With the filmmakers.
11th of April - 4.45pm - MAXXI Museum
Lo Spiraglio Film Festival. With the filmmakers and Alessio Mura, one of the documentary's protagonists.
12th of April - 4.30pm - Cinema Troisi
With the filmmakers, Nostalghia Podcast and Trash Secco.
14th of April - 9pm - Cinema Eden
With the filmmakers, the film critic and journalist Emanuele Bucci and Alessio Mura, one go the documentary's protagonists.
16th of April - 8.30pm - Cinema Troisi
With the filmmakers, the writer Paolo Giordano, the psychiatrist Mauro Pallagrosi and the journalist and film critic Federico Pontiggia.
17th of April - 4.30pm - Cinema Troisi

20th of April - 11.15am - 4 Fontane

With the filmmakers.
1st of May - 5.30pm - Cinema Troisi
2nd of May - 11am - Cinema Troisi
2nd of May - 9pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
With the filmmakers and Cicalone (YouTuber).
2nd of May - 10pm - Cinema Troisi
3rd of May - 8.30pm - Cinema Troisi
3rd of May - 9pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
With the filmmakers.
5th of May - 5pm - Cinema Troisi
7th of May - 2pm - Cinema Troisi
10th of May - 5.30pm - Cinema Troisi
11th of May - 7pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
13th of May - 9pm - Cinema Troisi
With the filmmakers, Daniela Collu (@stazzitta) and Dario Cangemi.
15th of May - 7pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
With the filmmakers and director Luigi Di Capua, from The Pills.
16th of May - 7pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
17th of May - 7pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
19th of May - 7pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
With the filmmakers and actors Niccolò Senni and Paola Michelini
20th of May - 7pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
With the filmmakers and writer and journalist Sergio Nazaro.
22nd of May - 8.30pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
23rd of May - 8.30pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
24th of May - 8.30pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
25th of May - 8.30pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
29th of May - 6.30pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
30th of May - 6.30pm; 9pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
31st of May - 9pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
1st of June - 9pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
From 5th of June to 11th of June every day at 7pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
From 12th of June to 28th of July every Thursday at 7pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
22nd of May - 3.45pm - Cinema Madison
22nd of May - 9.30pm - Cinema Madison
23rd of May - 3.45pm - Cinema Madison
23rd of May - 9.30pm - Cinema Madison
24th of May - 3.45pm - Cinema Madison
24th of May - 7.30pm - Cinema Madison
24th of May - 9.30pm - Cinema Madison
25th of May - 3.45pm - Cinema Madison
25th of May - 7.30pm - Cinema Madison
With the filmmakers and Silvia D'Amico.
26th of May - 3.45pm - Cinema Madison
26th of May - 7.30pm - Cinema Madison
26th of May - 9.30pm - Cinema Madison
27th of May - 3.45pm - Cinema Madison
27th of May - 7.30pm - Cinema Madison
27th of May - 9.30pm - Cinema Madison
28th of May - 3.45pm - Cinema Madison
28th of May - 7.30pm - Cinema Madison
28th of May - 9.30pm - Cinema Madison
29th of May - 3.45pm; 6pm; 7.30pm; 9.30pm - Cinema Madison
30th of May - 3.45pm; 6pm; 7.30pm; 9.30pm - Cinema Madison
31st of May - 3.45pm; 6pm; 7.30pm; 9.30pm - Cinema Madison
1st of June - 3.45pm; 6pm; 7.30pm; 9.30pm - Cinema Madison
2nd of June - 3.45pm; 6pm; 7.30pm; 9.30pm - Cinema Madison
3rd of June - 3.45pm; 6pm; 7.30pm; 9.30pm - Cinema Madison
4th of June - 3.45pm; 6pm; 7.30pm; 9.30pm - Cinema Madison
From 19th of June to 25th fo June every day at 9.30pm - Cinema Madison
From 5th of June to 11th fo June every day at 3.30pm; 7.30pm; 9.30pm - Cinema Madison
23rd of May - 4.30pm - Cinema Troisi
24th of May - 2pm - Cinema Troisi
25th of May - 6pm - Cinema Troisi
26th of May - 1.30pm - Cinema Troisi
28th of May - 8.30pm - Cinema delle Provincie
With the filmmakers.
29th of May - 9pm - Cinema Adriano
With the filmmakers.
6th of June - 8.30pm - Cinema Azzurro Scipioni
With the filmmakers and the film critic Damiano Panattoni.
7th of June - 9pm - Cinema Azzurro Scipioni
8th of June - 5pm; 7pm - Cinema Azzurro Scipioni
16th of June - 7pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
With the filmmakers and Annalisa Camilli.
17th of June - 9pm - Nuovo Cinema Aquila
From 17th of June to 22nd of June every day at 4pm; 7.30pm - Cinema Nuovo Sacher
18th of June 7.30pm - Cinema Nuovo Sacher
With the filmmakers and Nanni Moretti.
18th of June 9pm - Cinema Adriano
With the filmmakers and film critic Dario Cangemi.
From 20th of June to 24th of June every day at 9.40pm - Cinema Adriano
With the filmmakers and film critic Dario Cangemi.

TREVIGNANO
ROMANO

17th of April - 7pm - Cinema Palma
With the filmmakers
25th of April - 3pm - Cinema Palma
27th of April - 9.30pm - Cinema Palma
30th of April - 7pm - Cinema Palma
3rd of May - 3pm - Cinema Palma
5th of May - 9.30pm - Cinema Palma

GROTTAFERRATA
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29th of May - 8pm - Madison Cinema Alfellini
30th of May - 8pm - Madison Cinema Alfellini
31th of May - 8pm - Madison Cinema Alfellini
1st of June - 8pm - Madison Cinema Alfellini
2nd of June - 8pm - Madison Cinema Alfellini
3rd of June - 8pm - Madison Cinema Alfellini
4th of June - 8pm - Madison Cinema Alfellini
From 5th of June to 11th of June every day at 4.50pm and 8pm - Madison Cinema Alfellini

FIANO
ROMANO
‍

From 29th of May to 4th of June every day at 4pm; 6pm and 8.20pm - Cineferonia
From 18th of June to 25th of June every day at 4.20pm; 9.20pm - Cineferonia

MONTEROTONDO
‍

9th of June - 8pm - Cinemancini
With the filmmakers.

MILANO

14th of April - 8pm - Anteo CityLife
With the filmmakers and the screenwriter and journalist Paolo Bernardelli. Event in collaboration with La Croce Rossa.
15th of April - 8pm - Cinema Beltrade
With the filmmakers and Riccardo Haupt, COO of Will Italia and Chora Media.
16th of April - 9pm - il Cinemino
With the filmmakers and the journalist Donatella Lavizzari. Event in collaboration with the City Angels.
1st of May - 7pm - il Cinemino
8th of May - 9.30pm - Ariosto SpazioCinema
22nd of May - 7.10pm - Cinema Beltrade
25th of May - 2.20pm - Cinema Beltrade
8th of June - 9.30pm - Cinema Beltrade
9th of June - 9pm - Anteo Palazzo del Cinema
With the filmmakers and the special guest Ambra Angiolini.
10th of June - 9pm - Cinema Mexico
With the filmmakers.
11th of June - 9.45pm - Anteo Palazzo del Cinema
11th of June - 9pm - Cinema Mexico
12th of June - 6pm - Cinema Mexico

VARESE

22nd of April - 9pm - Filmstudio 90
With the filmmakers. Event in collaboration with Centro Gulliver Varese.
2nd of May - 9pm - Filmstudio 90

COMO

23rd of April - 9pm - Spazio Gloria
With the filmmakers and Don Giusto Della Valle. Event in collaboration with Vicini Di Strada.

LEGNANO

24th of April - 9pm - Sala Ratti
With the filmmakers.

LIVORNO

4th of May - 9.15pm - Cinema 4Mori
With the filmmakers. Introduced by Marco Bruciati, member of Kinoglaz Cinema Circle and moderated by Denise Bertozzi, AVS city councilor - screening in collaboration with Kinoglaz Cinema Circle and ARCI Livorno.
5th of May - 9pm - Cinema 4Mori

PRATO

5th of May - 7pm - Cinema Garibaldi
With the filmmakers and Marco Cocci.
10th of May - 4.30pm - Cinema Garibaldi
11th of May - 4.30pm - Cinema Garibaldi
16th of May - 7pm - Cinema Garibaldi
17th of May - 4.30pm - Cinema Garibaldi
18th of May - 8.30pm - Cinema Garibaldi

FIRENZE

5th of May - 9pm - Cinema Astra
With the filmmakers and Marco Cocci.
10th of May - 11am - Cinema Astra
11th of May - 2pm - Cinema Astra
17th of May - 1pm - Cinema Astra
18th of May - 9pm - Cinema Astra
20th of May - 6.30pm - Cinema Astra
24th of May - 5.15pm - Cinema Astra
30th of May - 7pm - Cinema Astra
1st of June - 5pm - Cinema la Compagnia
2nd of June - 5pm - Cinema la Compagnia
9th of June - 7pm - Cinema la Compagnia
10th of June - 7pm - Cinema la Compagnia

PADOVA

6th of May - 9pm - Cinema Esperia
With the filmmakers.

ROVIGO

6th of May - 7pm - Cinema Teatro Duomo
With the filmmakers. Event in collaboration with Caritas and Sant'Egidio.

SAN
BONIFACIO

7th of May - 8.30pm - Sala civica Berto Barbarani
With the filmmakers. Event in collaboration with Caritas.

VICENZA

9th of May - 8.30pm - Cinema Odeon
With the filmmakers and Giovanni Diamanti.
12th of May - 6.15pm - Cinema Odeon
13th of May - 4.30pm - Cinema Odeon
14th of May - 4.15pm - Cinema Odeon

BRESCIA

10th of May - 6.15pm - Cinema Nuovo Eden

CESENA

10th of May - 6pm - Cinema Eliseo
With the filmmakers.

BOLOGNA

11th of May - 9pm - Modernissimo
With the filmmakers and professor Stefano Bonaga.
12th of May - 6pm - Cineteca di Bologna - Sala Cervi
With the filmmakers.
13th of May - 8pm - Cineteca di Bologna - Sala Cervi
15th of May - 10.15pm - Cineteca di Bologna - Sala Cervi
18th of May - 8pm - Cineteca di Bologna - Sala Cervi
19th of May - 9.15pm - Cinema Pop Up Arlecchino
With the filmmakers.
20th of May - 10.15pm - Cineteca di Bologna - Sala Cervi
22nd of May - 8pm - Cinema Lumière
23rd of May - 9.30pm - Cinema Pop Up Arlecchino
24th of May - 10pm - Cinema Pop Up Arlecchino
25th of May - 6pm - Cinema Lumière
26th of May - 7.30pm - Cinema Pop Up Arlecchino
30th of May - 8pm - Cineteca di Bologna - Sala Lumière
With the Gregorio Sassoli
31st of May - 8.15pm - Cinema Arlecchino
1st of June - 10.15pm - Cineteca di Bologna - Sala Lumière
2nd of June - 9pm - Cineteca di Bologna - Sala Lumière  
3rd of June - 9.30pm - Cinema Arlecchino
With the filmmakers
4th of June - 8pm - Cineteca di Bologna - Sala Lumière  

REGGIO
EMILIA

29th of May - 9pm - Cinema Rosebud

PERUGIA

13th of May - 9pm - Postmodernissimo
With the filmmakers and Nostalghia Prodcast. Event in collaboration with Unità di Strada and Croce Rossa.
25th of May - 9pm - Postmodernissimo
26th of May - 9pm - Postmodernissimo
27th of May - 9pm - Postmodernissimo
29th of May - 5.00pm; 9.15pm - Postmodernissimo
30th of May - 5.00pm; 9.15pm - Postmodernissimo
3rd of June - 5.00pm - Postmodernissimo
4th of June - 5.00pm - Postmodernissimo

SPOLETO

14th of May - 9pm - Cinema Sala Pegasus
With the filmmakers.
19th of June - 9.30pm - Cinema Sala Pegasus
With the filmmakers.

SENIGALLIA

15th of May - 9.15pm - Cinema Gabbiano
With the filmmakers.
20th of May - 9.15pm - Cinema Gabbiano
21st of May - 6.30pm - Cinema Gabbiano

FANO

16th of May - 9.15pm - Cinema Masetti
With the filmmakers.
18th of May - 9pm - Cinema Masetti
20th of May - 7pm - Cinema Masetti

PESARO

16th of May - 8.30pm - Cinema Solaris
With the filmmakers.
17th of May - 6.30pm - Cinema Solaris
18th of May - 9pm - Cinema Solaris

ANCONA

16th of May - 9.15 pm - Cinema Azzurro
With the filmmakers.

FERMO

18th of May - 9.30 pm - Sala Degli Artisti
With the filmmakers.

GENOVA

19th of May - 8.30pm - Club Amici del Cinema
With Maurizio Scala. Event in collaboration with Sant'Egidio.
23rd of May - 8.30pm - Club Amici del Cinema
With the filmmakers and Maurizio Scala. Event in collaboration with Sant'Egidio.

TRAPANI

20th of May - Empire Cinemas
With the filmmakers.
21st of May - Empire Cinemas

MARSALA

20th of May - 6.30pm - Golden Cinema
With the filmmakers.

RAGUSA

From 29th of May to 4th of June every day at 5.30pm; 7.00pm; 8.40pm - Cinema Madison

CARPI

26th of May - 9pm - Cinema Eden
With the filmmakers.
9th of June - 7pm - Cinema Corso
10th of June - 7pm - Cinema Corso
11th of June - 9pm - Cinema Corso

FAENZA

27th of May - 9pm - Cinema Sarti
With the filmmakers.

RAVENNA

27th of May - 9pm - Cinema Mariani
With the filmmakers.

TORINO

4th of June - 8.30pm - Cinema Massimo
With the filmmakers and journalist and film critic Davide Stanzione.

MONTE
ROTONDO

9th of June - Cinemancini

CREMA

24th of June - 9pm - Multisala Porta Nova

IGLESIAS

From 29th of May to 4th of June every day at 5.20pm; 7.20pm; 9pm - Madison Cineworld