TORONTO
MOTORCYCLE
FILM FESTIVAL
Sept 28 - Oct 1
Revue Cinema
The story of racing told by Giovanni Burlando; 75 years old and with about 850 races under his belt competing with some of the best racers in the world such as Agostini and Pasolini. His immaculate workshop is filled with his motorbikes: Ducati 250, Benelli 250, Aletta 125 and Motobi 250, each of them worked on by Giovanni alone. Riding on the Doria-Creto path he talks about prizes, contests and his overwhelming passion for motorbikes which is evident in his eyes.
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About the Director
Ugo Roffi has been working as freelance editor, camera operator, photographer and filmmaker with long standing experience in broadcasting. In 1987 he started working with some broadcast networks such as Mediaset, Sky and RAI. He's filmed the Champion's League, World and European Soccer Championships. He's produced a number of short documentary films including Il Canto del Gallo. His passion for motorcycles has led to him working with magazines such as Special Cafe.