Marty Supreme

A solo directorial comeback for Josh Safide who, together with his brother Benny, has penned such creatively powerful films as 'Good Time' and 'Rough Diamonds'. Set in 1950s New York, the film tells the story of the life of the young, ambitious and unhinged Marty Mauser, who tries to make it in the world of table tennis. Working in the backroom of a cobbler's shop, Marty dreams of becoming a star in the burgeoning world of table tennis and patents his own ball, the Marty Supreme, a symbol of his determination and desire to stand out in a world that does not believe in his abilities. Inspired by Marty Reisman's life, Safdie gives life to a very frenetic product, strong in its involving editing and tight dialogues, in which the ping pong ball becomes a metaphor for the life of a protagonist who moves between swindles, bets, forbidden obsessions and dreams of glory, with the absolute objective of making that passion his profession to all intents and purposes. More than the main title, the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role goes to Timothée Chalamet.