“The car must be faster than death.”
synopsis
Set during the summer of 1957, Ferrari follows legendary automobile manufacturer Enzo Ferrari as his company faces financial collapse and personal turmoil. While preparing his racing team for the grueling Mille Miglia endurance race across Italy, Ferrari struggles with a fractured marriage, a secret family, and the immense pressure of maintaining his reputation in the high-stakes world of motorsports.
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mini-review
Michael Mann’s Ferrari is less a traditional racing movie than a character study of a proud, complicated man under enormous pressure. Adam Driver gives a restrained but compelling performance, capturing Ferrari’s stoic intensity and emotional distance. While the racing sequences deliver bursts of adrenaline, the film’s real focus lies in the personal drama behind the legend.
A glass of Italian red wine and the appreciation that sometimes obsession and genius travel in the same lane.
Absurdist's Corner
Building some of the world’s most beautiful cars while constantly risking your drivers’ lives in deadly road races is not exactly a business model most CEOs would recommend.
fun facts
• The film centers on the historic 1957 Mille Miglia, a brutal 1,000-mile road race through Italy.
• Director Michael Mann spent decades trying to bring the project to the screen.
• Ferrari himself was known for his intensely private and enigmatic personality.