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Alaska Baby
Directed byIvan D'Ignoti
Written byGiorgio John Squarcia, Cesare Cremonini
Screenplay byGiorgio John Squarcia, Cesare Cremonini
Produced byGiorgio John Squarcia, Cesare Cremonini, Ginevra Gulinelli
Starring
  • Cesare Cremonini as himself
  • Elisa as herself[1]
  • Luca Carboni as himself
CinematographyPietro Comini
Music byCesare Cremonini
Production
companies
Logico, Inside Man Films
Distributed byDisney+
Release date
2024
Running time
35 minutes
CountryItaly

Alaska Baby is a 2024 Italian medium-length documentary film.

The film follows singer-songwriter Cesare Cremonini on a journey of artistic and personal rebirth,[2] conceived as a geographical and inner journey where the theme of light—chosen as a symbol of hope and renewal—permeates the entire narrative.

Synopsis

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The documentary opens during a moment of deep creative crisis for Cremonini, following the success of a tour that culminated in a historic concert in Imola attended by over 70000 people.[3] He describes this time as "writer's block" or "an ego overload." He thus embarks on a journey seeking renewal.[4]

After 45 days in the fog of [[Emilia, he departs from Antigua in the Caribbean, accompanied by his friend and director Giorgio John Squarcia, who had previously documented a similar transformative journey in Argentina during Cremonini’s time with the band Lùnapop.

The journey takes them through the United States: from Florida to Nashville, the heart of country music, and on to New Orleans and Memphis, cities rich in blues heritage. A visit to the graves of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash Cash takes on symbolic meaning, reinforcing the connection between American music history and the artist’s rebirth.[5]

The journey ends in Alaska, where Cremonini, facing the majesty of nature and a frozen lake over 8100 km from his homeland,[6] finds new inspiration.

Soundtrack

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The soundtrack for Alaska Baby was composed by Cesare Cremonini.

Release

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The documentary was distributed by Disney+

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Tommaso Toma (2024-11-28). "Cesare Cremonini, Amare senza incantesimi". Billboard Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  2. ^ "Alaska Baby, recensione del documentario: on the road con Cesare Cremonini alla ricerca della luce". Movieplayer.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  3. ^ Redazione di Rainews (2024-11-27). "Cesare Cremonini racconta la genesi del nuovo album 'Alaska Baby'". RaiNews (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  4. ^ "CinemaItaliano.info - Tutto il nuovo cinema italiano lo trovi qui". cinemaitaliano.info (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  5. ^ "MSN". msn.com. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  6. ^ "Il documentario di Cesare Cremonini è un flusso di coscienza interrotto sul più bello". Today (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-03-01.
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Alaska Baby IMDB page