More About This Film
Cascate is associated with the 2026 Italian short film Le cascate del salto, directed by Flavio Stano. The story follows Marcello and Gioele, two best friends spending their final summer together before their paths separate.
The pair set out on an excursion in search of the legendary Leap Waterfall, a journey that gradually turns into a period of self-discovery. Against the landscapes of Umbria, the film explores friendship, desire, growing up and the truths that emerge when two people approach a major transition in their lives.
The production was filmed in several Umbrian locations, giving the natural landscape a strong role in the film's visual identity and emotional atmosphere.
- Directed by Flavio Stano.
- The screenplay is credited to Annapaola Ragno and Flavio Stano.
- Giovanni De Maria and Jacopo Casalino play Gioele and Marcello.
- The short has a reported running time of 19 minutes.
- It was filmed in Umbria, including the area around Spoleto.
Where to Watch
This Italian short has primarily circulated through screenings and festival-style events, so online availability may be limited by territory.