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Castello Cavalcanti
Film · 2013
What hooked you in Castello Cavalcanti was the way a sudden, life-altering detour reveals the quiet, idiosyncratic soul of a foreign place.
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Common questions
Is Castello Cavalcanti a feature-length film?
Castello Cavalcanti is a short film released in 2013. It depicts the story of a race car driver named Jed Cavalcanti who experiences a mishap during the 1955 Molte Miglia rally and discovers unexpected familial connections in a small Italian town.
What is the setting of Castello Cavalcanti?
The events of Castello Cavalcanti take place in 1955. The story is set in a small town in Italy where the race car driver Jed Cavalcanti finds himself after a mishap occurs during his participation in the Molte Miglia rally.
Does Jed Cavalcanti finish the race in Castello Cavalcanti?
In Castello Cavalcanti, Jed Cavalcanti does not finish the race. He suffers a mishap while driving in the Molte Miglia rally, which forces him to stop in a small Italian town where he encounters several surprises related to his family.
What happens to the driver in Castello Cavalcanti?
The driver, Jed Cavalcanti, experiences a mishap during the 1955 Molte Miglia rally in Castello Cavalcanti. This incident leaves him stranded in a small Italian town, leading to a series of discoveries regarding his family history.