Farouk, the series: the nightmare of a violated childhood and the two faces of Sardinia in collision

The series "Farouk," directed by Carlo Carlei and featuring Marco Bocci and Antonia Desplat, explores the trauma of childhood violence and the contrasting realities of Sardinia. It was presented at the Film Festival, with the real-life protagonist, who was kidnapped in 1992 at the age of six, attending the event. He expressed that the series serves as a means to confront his past trauma. The character is portrayed by Filippo Papa, described as a talented young actor.