Franco Battiato: The Long Journey (2026)
The story of the young Franco Battiato’s journey, from Sicily to his arrival in Milan, exploring the encounters and pivotal moments along the path to success, right up to his return to his beloved Sicily. The account of an inner journey in which the artist’s nature, already inclined towards spirituality, evolves into a more conscious quest.
Director: Renato De Maria
Writers: Monica Rametta
Stars: Dario Aita, Elena Radonicich, Simona Malato, Ermes Frattini
Franco Battiato: The Long Journey is a 2026 Italian Drama/TV Movie film directed by Renato De Maria, starring Dario Aita, Elena Radonicich, Simona Malato, Ermes Frattini. The film holds a 7.1/10 rating from 54 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Dario Aita
Franco Battiato
Elena Radonicich
Fleur Jaeggy
Simona Malato
Grazia Battiato
Ermes Frattini
Juri Camisasca
Nicole Petrelli
Giuni Russo
Giulio Forges Davanzati
Giusto Pio
Francesco Giulio Cerilli
Franco Battiato da adolescente
Anna Castiglia
Joan Thiele
Details
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2026 |
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| Country | Italy |
| Original Language | Italian |
| Original Title | Franco Battiato: Il lungo viaggio |
| Production | Rai Fiction, Casta Diva Pictures |
| IMDb ID | tt38892001 |
| TMDB ID | 1577457 |
