Maximum Velocity (V-Max)
Velocità massima
Synopsis
Car-crazed teenager Claudio presents himself to mechanic Stefano as an apprentice in waiting. Stefano, who moonlights in the world of underground drag racing, takes the young man on in an effort to best his rival, Fischio, with a car Claudio transforms into a powerful racer.
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Awards & Festivals
Venice Film Festival
2002 | 2 wins including: FEDIC Award
2002 | Special Mention: Pasinetti Award
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
2003 | 2 wins including: Best Producer
2003 | 3 nominations including: Best New Director
David di Donatello Awards
2003 | Winner: Best New Director
2003 | Nominee: Best Sound
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