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.

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Genre

Documentary

Country of origin

Italy

Release Date

10th of April 2025

Runtime

1 hour 26 minutes

Where to watch & Upcoming Events

San Damiano had its premiere at the Rome Film Fest in October 2024. Updates regarding film festivals and events are available on our Instagram page @sandamianodocu

Awards and selections

Roma Film Fest
2024
Raindance Film Festival
2025
Nastro d'Argento
2025
Dumbo Film Festival
2026
Doc Point Tallin
2025
Social World Film Festival - Best Documentary
2025
Sentiero Film Festival - Best Film
2025
Lo Spiraglio - Samifo Award
2025
Vision 2030 - Best Documentary & Best Documentary Panalight
2026
New Zealand Indie Film Festival - Honorable Mention
2025
Riviera Film Festival
2025
Festival del Cinema Patologico
2025
Giffoni
2025
Storie Parallele
2025
Festa del Cinema Pirata
2025
Tavolara Film Festival
2025
Salento Film Festival
2025
Not Film Fest
2025
Torino Underground Film Festival
2025
Sole e Luna Doc
2025
Mantova Film Fest
2025
Leofanti Film Festival
2025
Tocatì
2025