Sono pronto is a sports-fiction short film running 19 minutes and 57 seconds, directed and written by Bernardino De Bernardis. Made in Italy and shot in digital, 16:9 colour, the film tells a story set in contemporary Naples, centred on boxing and the inner conflicts of a young boxer seeking redemption.
The protagonist, Fabio, is an instinctive, impulsive young man who sees an opportunity to turn professional opening before him. However, a heated confrontation with his coach Vincenzo profoundly fractures their relationship. The tension grows when, during a fight that begins to avenge a wrong suffered by his best friend, the coach steps in to defend him and is seriously injured.
The film follows Fabio through a journey of guilt, awareness and redemption, as he prepares for a decisive match that becomes a metaphor for his personal growth. The narrative alternates training and daily life, conveying the physical and mental rhythm of boxing and showing how sport can become a means of confronting one’s mistakes and recovering inner balance.
The cast includes Bernardino De Bernardis, Francesco Piccirillo and Morena Rastelli, who play the main roles respectively, bringing to life an intimate, realistic story about the bond between teacher and pupil, and the price each choice can carry.
The short was completed on 28 May 2024 and distributed by Remor Film. It is neither the director’s first film nor a student project, but an independent work that combines drama and sport to reflect on responsibility and personal maturation.
Film Information
Title: Sono pronto
Original title: Sono pronto
Director: Bernardino De Bernardis
Production: [Not stated]
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Running time: 19 minutes and 57 seconds
Genre: Fiction
Sport featured: Boxing
Protagonist(s): Bernardino De Bernardis, Francesco Piccirillo, Morena Rastelli
Completion date: 28 May 2024
Premiere: [Not stated]
Distributor: Remor Film (Italy)
Shooting format: Digital, 16:9, colour
Director’s first film: No
Student project: No