Your favorite bar is closing — time to get drunk on nostalgia and terrible plans.
A group of friends usually meet at Jolly Blue, a bar that is a point of reference for all young people in the area. But when their meeting place is about to be closed, they work hard to ensure this doesn't happen and confide in the bartender.
Acting
Max Pezzali playing himself — committed to the bit.
Score
1998 Italian pop-punk soundtrack, no notes.
Director
Stefano Salvati
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was essentially a feature-length vehicle for Max Pezzali's band 883, who dominated Italian charts in the 90s.
Jolly Blue captures a specific moment in Italian youth culture when 'the local' meant everything before smartphones killed third spaces.
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