Despite his adult age, Anselmo behaves like a child and takes up the role of a superhero called "Copperman."
Acting
Luca Argentero's physical performance is genuinely transformative.
Production
The handmade Copperman suit deserves its own supporting credit.
Writing
Balances saccharine premise with surprising narrative restraint.
Director
Eros Puglielli
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film quietly critiques Italy's history of institutionalizing disabled adults, using superhero tropes as Trojan horse for social commentary.
The Copperman suit was genuinely constructed by the prop team from actual copper sheets, weighing over 15kg—Argentero performed many scenes without stunt support.
IT
