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I fatti vostri del 3 ottobre 2024
Unomattina of September 9, 2024
“He wants to give a voice to those who can't afford a home”
“Free and happy, to the point of inspiring a director who will make a documentary film about his story”
“The Man Who Lives in a Car Became a Social Media Star”
“It inspired the director of a Roman production company,
that a documentary film about Roman's life will be made in the fall"
“Roman Zancarli, the story of a man who lives in a car by choice”
“For the future the goal is to 'switch to a camper',
but I would need at least 10 thousand euros. Good luck Roman!”
“Roman and his personal recipe for happiness”
“Roman Zancarli, the dad who lives in his car by choice”
“His life, which he talks about every day on social media, will now become a documentary.”
“The incredible story of Roman Zancarli”
“Roman Zancarli, a separated father from Vicenza who has been living in his car for 2 years”
“He earns 1,300 euros a month and has to pay maintenance”
Radio Kiss Kiss del 4 settembre 2024
Roman Zancarli
photo taken from Roman Zancarli's Instagram profile
Roman Zancarli, a 26 year old young man, has chosen to live in a very unusual way: for over two years, his house has been a
Ford Focus. While working as a courier for Amazon, he decided to embark on a journey of self-discovery, getting away from his routine and immersing himself in nature.
This radical choice was born from a deep desire for change and the search for serenity. After going through a period of severe depression, Roman felt the need to drop everything and start from scratch, in search of a new balance.
His car became his refuge, his office, and his means of exploring the world.
Thanks to social media, Roman has built a community of over 200,000 followers who follow him on his adventures. On YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, he shares his daily life, his travels, his advice and his reflections. His story has inspired many people, demonstrating that it is possible to live an alternative and happy life, even with limited means.
Roman's life is an example of how it is possible to overcome difficulties and transform a moment of crisis into an opportunity for growth. His choice to live in a car represents a challenge to consumerist society and an invitation to rediscover the simple values of life.
+100,000 followers on Tik Tok • + 45,000 followers on Instagram • + 14,000 followers on Youtube • over 5 million likes
photos taken from Roman Zancarli's Instagram profile
Synopsis
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Born under the starry sky of Odessa, Ukraine, in September 1998, Roman lived a childhood marked by a shadow of mystery. His date of birth, uncertain, was estimated by comparing his height with that of other children. A start to life marked by an absence of certainties, a presage of a future that was anything but linear.
Abandoned by his biological parents at the age of a few days and entrusted to an orphanage, Roman spent his first years of life in an aseptic and affectionless environment. The only glimmer of joy in those dark days was represented by a grand piano that often resounded in the halls of the institution. Music, from the very beginning, became his companion, his refuge, his first love.
At the age of three, his life changed radically: he was adopted by an Italian family and brought to Verona. But the new home was not a safe haven. Constant arguments between his adoptive parents, a tense family environment and the feeling of always being in the background deeply marked his adolescence.
Meanwhile, he falls in love, becomes a father. Life seems to be taking a positive turn, but depression returns to make itself felt, undermining his relationship with his partner. The lack of communication distances them inexorably, leading to a new breakup that deeply upsets him. Suicide seemed like the only way out to escape the pain and suffering. But Roman is a fighter, and life, however cruel, has not managed to break his indomitable spirit.
Tired of a life of instability and pain, Roman decided to take control of his destiny and write a new chapter in his story. At just 26 years old, he made a courageous choice: to abandon his sedentary lifestyle and embark on a road trip. His faithful companion, a Ford Focus, became his home, his refuge and the means by which he explored the world.
Today, Roman is an Amazon courier. A job that, although tiring, offers him the opportunity to travel, meet new people
and feel useful. His day is marked by the kilometers traveled, the cities crossed and the packages delivered. But beyond work, there is his life, made of small joys and big dreams.
His car, in addition to being a means of transportation, has become a symbol of freedom and rebirth. It is here that he reads, writes, dreams. It is here that he learned to know himself better, to forgive the mistakes of the past and to look to the future with optimism.
Roman's story is a hymn to resilience, to the desire to live and to the ability to reinvent oneself. It is the story of a man who, despite the difficulties, found the strength to rewrite his destiny, one chapter at a time.
photo taken from Roman Zancarli's Instagram profile
Project idea and message
foto estratta dal profilo Instagram di Roman Zancarli
Inspired by a true story, the documentary takes us into the world of Roman Zancarli, a twenty-year-old who has chosen to live in his car.
The documentary film will explore his life in depth, from his turbulent childhood marked by his parents' abandonment, to his current itinerant existence. We will discover how he transformed his car into a home, how he reconciles fatherhood with his job as an Amazon courier and how he faced the challenges that life has thrown at him.
The film aims to raise awareness on profound and current issues, intertwining the narrative with reflections on life in the car, depression, sharing and the connection with nature. Life in the car, often a symbol of escape or the search for freedom, here becomes a metaphor for loneliness and detachment from reality, a condition that many face on a daily basis. The film explores how depression can creep into this lifestyle, showing the emotional and psychological consequences of an isolated and nomadic existence. Finally, the film highlights the indissoluble bond with nature. It is not just a backdrop, but becomes a character in itself, a refuge and a guide for those seeking to reconnect with themselves. Nature offers a silence that allows you to listen to your thoughts, a beauty that inspires hope and a strength that teaches resilience. The message of the film, therefore, is an invitation to rediscover the value of human sharing and the relationship with the natural environment, as ways to overcome depression and find a deeper meaning in life.
Technical references
In the film, the use of photography will play a crucial role in distinguishing the various temporal levels of the narrative, creating a significant visual contrast between past and present. Scenes that represent the past, such as memories or flashbacks, are characterized by cold photography. This chromatic choice conveys a sense of emotional distance and melancholy, suggesting that past moments are marked by a certain coldness or disconnection. Cold tones, often dominated by shades of blue, gray and white, accentuate the feeling of nostalgia, as if those memories were shrouded in a distant and inaccessible fog. On the contrary, scenes set in the present are illuminated by warm photography. Warm tones, rich in oranges, reds and yellows, create a more welcoming and lively atmosphere. This contrast not only highlights the temporal difference, but also underlines the emotional state of the characters in the present, suggesting a greater closeness and intensity than in the past. Warm photography in the present can represent an attempt to connect, to fully live the moment, or it can reflect a process of healing and reconciliation with the past. In short, the film cleverly uses photography to delineate the boundary between past and present, using cold colors to evoke the distance and coldness of memories and warm tones to infuse the present with life, emotion and immediacy. This stylistic choice strengthens the visual storytelling, allowing the viewer to immerse themselves deeply in the different temporal and emotional nuances of the story.
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Conclusions and contacts
photo taken from Roman Zancarli's Instagram profile
We decided to invest in a story that speaks of rebirth, courage and hope.
Roman, with his radical choice, teaches us that a new life can rise from the ashes,
more authentic and intense.
Roman's life is an incredible journey, an inner odyssey that, from the most extreme challenge,
he was able to bring about a new awareness.
His choice to live in a car is an act of courage, an invitation to reconnect with the essence,
to rediscover the beauty of simplicity.
We are certain that this documentary will touch the deepest chords of the public,
inspiring a wave of emotions and reflections.
We want to create an intimate bridge between Roman and the viewer,
an authentic experience that leaves an indelible mark.
The film production company Rea Film has legally acquired and holds entirely and exclusively the cinematographic exploitation rights,
of production and distribution of the work inspired by the life of Roman Zancarli.
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