The Warmth of Dance

The Warmth of Dance (2026)



Nel tepore del ballo

6.2 2026 100 min Italy

Director: Pupi Avati

Cast: Massimo Ghini, Sebastiano Somma, Isabella Ferrari, Giuliana De Sio, Lina Sastri

Drama
On a train speeding from Rome to Milan, a celebrated television host—shaped by a parentless childhood and a scarred history—finds his glittering career and hard-won influence suddenly thrown into doubt.

More About This Film

The Warmth of Dance, originally titled Nel tepore del ballo, is a 2026 Italian drama about Gianni Riccio, a famous television host whose carefully built career collapses after he is arrested during a live broadcast. Forced to confront the consequences of his ambitions, he retreats to Jesolo and begins reconsidering the life he built.

Pupi Avati combines a satirical look at television culture with a more intimate story about memory, family and lost love. Massimo Ghini leads the cast as Gianni, with Isabella Ferrari, Giuliana De Sio, Sebastiano Somma, Lina Sastri and Raoul Bova in supporting roles.

  • Pupi Avati directed the film and co-wrote it with Tommaso Avati and Marco Molendini.
  • Massimo Ghini stars as Gianni Riccio.
  • Bruno Vespa appears as himself in the film.
  • The cinematography was handled by Cesare Bastelli.
  • The film was released in Italy on April 30, 2026.

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The film has had an Italian release and international festival and platform exposure, but digital rights differ by territory. Check the services below for current availability.