Pietro Mennea (Pietro Mennea: La freccia del Sud)

An Italian television biopic following the life of Pietro Mennea, the legendary sprinter who set a world record in the 200 metres that stood for nearly seventeen years. The drama traces his journey from a working-class upbringing in southern Italy through his fierce determination, personal struggles, and extraordinary athletic achievements, including his gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. It portrays him as a complex, driven figure who overcame both physical and psychological obstacles to become one of Italy's greatest sporting icons.