Trick (2026 film)
2026 film by Mario Martone
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Trick (Italian: Scherzetto) is an upcoming Italian film co-written and directed by Mario Martone, based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Domenico Starnone. It stars Toni Servillo, Lorenzo Perrotta, Serena Rossi, and Leonardo Lidi.
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| Italian | Scherzetto |
| Directed by | Mario Martone |
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| Cinematography | Paolo Carnera |
| Edited by | Jacopo Quadri |
| Music by | Valerio Vigliar |
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| Distributed by | 01 Distribution |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
The film will have its world premiere out of competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on 10 September 2026.
Premise
Daniele Mallarico, a famed illustrator, looks after his unruly grandson in Naples while his parents are away.
Cast
- Toni Servillo as Daniele Mallarico
- Lorenzo Perrotta as Mario, Daniele's grandson
- Serena Rossi as Betta, Daniele's daughter and Mario's mother
- Leonardo Lidi as Saverio, Mario's father
- Giovanni Ludeno
- Gianluca Di Gennaro
Production
The film was announced by director Mario Martone in January 2026.[1][2] Principal photography began on 11 February 2026.[3][4] Filming took place over two months in Naples.[5][6][7]
Release
Rai Cinema International Distribution owns the international sales rights to the film, which was presented at the Marché du Film in May 2026.[8] Following its teaser presentation, the film was acquired for distribution by Paradiso Films in the Benelux, Orta Film in Brazil, Morandini in Switzerland, Dream Team Film in Greece, Leopardo Filmes in Portugal, and Cinelibri in Bulgaria.[9]
The film will have its world premiere out of competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on 10 September 2026.[10] It will be theatrically released in Italy by 01 Distribution in 2027.[6][11]
