Remis is a small village nestled in an isolated valley in the mountains. Its inhabitants are exceptionally happy. The place seems like the perfect destination for Sergio Rossetti, a new physical education teacher who is haunted by a mysterious past. Shortly after his arrival, the teacher discovers that behind the town’s apparent peace lies a disturbing ritual: one night a week, the locals gather to embrace Matteo Corbin, a teenager capable of absorbing the pain of others. Sergio's attempt to save the young man will awaken the dark side of the community.
Paolo Strippoli
He was born in Corato (Bari, Italy) in 1993. He graduated in directing at the National Film School - CSC in Rome after graduating in Performing Arts and Sciences at La Sapienza University. His short films have been selected in several international festivals. In 2019, he won the Franco Solinas award for best subject with the film ‘The Unhappy Angel’. In 2020, he directed with Roberto De Feo the Netflix film ‘A Classic Horror Story’, winner of the award for best director at the 67th Taormina Film Fest. His second feature film was the psychological horror movie ‘Flowing’ (2022), selected at festivals such as Sitges and awarded Best Film at Curtas Festival do Imaxinario. ‘The Holy Boy’ (2025) won the Italian Federation of Film Clubs (Fedic) award at the Venice Film Festival.
