This evening, Wednesday 4 March, in prime time on Rai1, it is broadcast My name is Riccardo Cocciantethe first docufilm dedicated to the life and career of Riccardo Cocciante. A special appointment arrives shortly after his eightieth birthday and promises to reveal the most authentic side of an artist who made music his reason for living.
Directed by Stefano Salvati and produced by Daimon Film in collaboration with Rai Documentari, the film intertwines private memory and professional path in a first-person story, without filters. Not a simple celebration, but a journey into the fragilities, radical choices and turning points that have marked an entire career.
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From childhood to the myth of “Notre Dame de Paris”
The docufilm retraces Cocciante’s life from his birth to his most recent projects, passing through the stages that established him among the protagonists of the Italian and international scene. Archive images and unpublished personal photographs provide the portrait of a restless and determined boy, who grew up in a family environment that had a profound impact on his artistic sensitivity.
Ample space is also dedicated to Notre Dame de Paristhe musical work that won over millions of spectators and which returns to the stage in 2026, confirming the timeless power of its compositions. A project that has redefined the concept of musicals in Italy, becoming a cultural phenomenon capable of spanning generations.
Excellent testimonials and innovative technology
To complete the story, the voices of artists who shared stages, successes and visions with him: from Laura Pausini to Gianna Nannini, from Elodie to Achille Lauro, up to Mogol and Fiorella Mannoia. Testimonials that are not limited to praise, but convey the complexity of a man and his talent.
Furthermore, for the first time, the period material is enriched by content generated with artificial intelligence, discreetly integrated into the sequences dedicated to the artist’s youth. An innovative use of technology that enhances memories without betraying their authenticity.
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