What happens at the end of Io non Ho Paura?

conclusion. Michele ultimately saves Filippo from certain death, but winds up shot by his own father. While the audience never really learns whether Michele lives or dies as the credits roll, the simple fact that he was shot by his own father is the film’s ultimately tragedy.

Where does Io non Ho Paura take place?

southern Italy
The story is set in the fictional town of Acqua Traverse (literally water crossings) in the equally fictitious province of Lucignano (not to be confused with the real town of Lucignano, Tuscany). The film was shot in Basilicata and Apulia, regions of southern Italy where director Gabriele Salvatores spent his youth.

Who kidnapped Filippo Im not scared?

Giovanni Carducci
At one point they all quiet down to watch the daily news on TV, which displays a photo of the boy that Michele found in the hole. Michele peers in at the TV as the broadcaster says that the boy, Filippo, is the son of a wealthy industrialist, Giovanni Carducci and that he was kidnapped two months ago.

Who is Pino in Im not scared?

Pino is a man portrayed with an established moral ground, he is his son’s very hero, however, he lets his fear engross him and he enters in criminal activity. Driven by his family, he is often away for weeks providing for his family.

How have both Michele and Salvatore betrayed their friends?

Michele’s best friend, Salvatore, comes from a wealthy family and has many of the popular Subbuteo table soccer teams. Michele is then betrayed himself by his own best friend, telling the reader “Salvatore Scardaccione had sold me for a driving lesson” (pg 147).

What happens in the book I’m not scared?

I’m Not Scared explores the playful and volatile world of childhood through the eyes of nine-year-old Michele, who is forced, again and again, to make the hard choices that will define his character. As the book opens, he must choose between helping his younger sister or winning a race.

Is Io non Ho Paura a true story?

The child kidnapping in Io “Non Ho Paura” was based on the true story of a Milanese child that was taken and held in southern Italy. When his wealthy family refused to negotiate with the terrorists the kidnappers cut off his ear and sent it to his mother.

When was I’m not scared published?

2001
I’m Not Scared/Originally published