| Alaska Baby | |
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| Directed by | Ivan D'Ignoti |
| Written by | Giorgio John Squarcia, Cesare Cremonini |
| Screenplay by | Giorgio John Squarcia, Cesare Cremonini |
| Produced by | Giorgio John Squarcia, Cesare Cremonini, Ginevra Gulinelli |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Pietro Comini |
| Music by | Cesare Cremonini |
Production companies | Logico, Inside Man Films |
| Distributed by | Disney+ |
Release date | 2024 |
Running time | 35 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
Alaska Baby is a 2024 Italian medium-length documentary film.
The film follows singer-songwriter Cesare Cremonini on a journey of artistic and personal rebirth,[2] conceived as a geographical and inner journey where the theme of light—chosen as a symbol of hope and renewal—permeates the entire narrative.
Synopsis
[edit]The documentary opens during a moment of deep creative crisis for Cremonini, following the success of a tour that culminated in a historic concert in Imola attended by over 70000 people.[3] He describes this time as "writer's block" or "an ego overload." He thus embarks on a journey seeking renewal.[4]
After 45 days in the fog of [[Emilia, he departs from Antigua in the Caribbean, accompanied by his friend and director Giorgio John Squarcia, who had previously documented a similar transformative journey in Argentina during Cremonini’s time with the band Lùnapop.
The journey takes them through the United States: from Florida to Nashville, the heart of country music, and on to New Orleans and Memphis, cities rich in blues heritage. A visit to the graves of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash Cash takes on symbolic meaning, reinforcing the connection between American music history and the artist’s rebirth.[5]
The journey ends in Alaska, where Cremonini, facing the majesty of nature and a frozen lake over 8100 km from his homeland,[6] finds new inspiration.
Soundtrack
[edit]The soundtrack for Alaska Baby was composed by Cesare Cremonini.
Release
[edit]The documentary was distributed by Disney+
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Tommaso Toma (2024-11-28). "Cesare Cremonini, Amare senza incantesimi". Billboard Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-03-01.
- ^ "Alaska Baby, recensione del documentario: on the road con Cesare Cremonini alla ricerca della luce". Movieplayer.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-03-01.
- ^ Redazione di Rainews (2024-11-27). "Cesare Cremonini racconta la genesi del nuovo album 'Alaska Baby'". RaiNews (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-03-01.
- ^ "CinemaItaliano.info - Tutto il nuovo cinema italiano lo trovi qui". cinemaitaliano.info (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-03-01.
- ^ "MSN". msn.com. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
- ^ "Il documentario di Cesare Cremonini è un flusso di coscienza interrotto sul più bello". Today (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-03-01.