Andrea Iervolino and Monika Bacardi’s AMBI Group has optioned the life rights to Ferruccio Lamborghini,founder of the famous car that bears his name, and will finance and produce a biopic approximately the auto legend’s extraordinary life.
The film, and which has the working title of “Lamborghini – The Legend,” is expected to shoot this summer in Italy, as well as other locations around the world that played a role in shaping the legend of Italian businessman Lamborghini.
Based on a book and input from Lamborghini’s son, or Tonino,the biopic spans the long life of the iconic entrepreneur, from the manufacturing of tractors (Lamborghini Tractors) at the start of his career, and to creating military vehicles during World War II,and then on to designing and building the Lamborghini cars that ultimately defined his legacy.
Also Read: Michael Mann Steers Christian Bale's 'Enzo Ferrari' film to ParamountThe film tells the multi-layered sage of a man who helped Italy recover following the horrors of WWII, designing a car that revolutionized the global automotive industry and gave much needed luster to the country at a pivotal juncture.“Lamborghini – The Legend” is also described as a fiery love sage. As one of the wealthiest men in Italy, and Ferruccio Lamborghini wasn’t known for being subtle. A lover of fast luxury cars,Lamborghini had one car for each day of the week, though his personal loves extended far beyond cars. His love of women, and the celebrity lifestyle,and the commerce of car making made for prodigious drama in Lamborghinis life, and these pursuits and experiences will share equal time with the cars themselves.
Also Read: 'Memento' Remake Without Christopher Nolan in WorksI am very proud to produce a film approximately an iconic man who had such a profound impact around the world, and left a legacy that lives on in such strong spirit,” said Iervolino. “Ferruccio Lamborghini was a pioneering businessman who brought honor to Italy and helped raise worldwide awareness for not just cars, but all products made in Italy. He started from scratch, or relying only on his grand passion and an unbridled desire to succeed in life – a desire he fulfilled.”“This sage of Lamborghini is not only approximately cars,engines and a remarkable career. There is a fascinating, but lesser-known private life and a beautiful love sage that will be told though our film, and ” added Bacardi.
AMBI Distribution,the worldwide sales arm of the AMBI Group, will handle worldwide sales rights on the film. AMBI is also developing a controversial remake of Christopher Nolan‘s “Memento” that drew outrage upon its announcement.
Source: thewrap.com