Squali

Squali
Italian theatrical release poster
Directed by	Daniele Barbiero
Screenplay by	Mauro Graiani
Based on	Gli squali by Giacomo Mazzariol
Starring	Lorenzo Zurzolo James Franco
Cinematography	Andrea Reitano
Edited by	Gianluca Conca
Music by	Diana Tejera
Production companies	Camaleo Film Rhino Eagle Pictures Neo Art Producciones Agresywna Banda
Distributed by	Eagle Pictures
Release date	16 October 2025 (2025-10-16) (Italy)
Countries	Italy Spain Poland
Languages	Italian English

Squali (transl. Sharks) is a 2025 Italian film directed by Daniele Barbiero in his feature directorial debut, loosely based on the novel Gli squali by Giacomo Mazzariol. It stars Lorenzo Zurzolo and James Franco. It received a theatrical release in Italy on 16 October 2025.

Cast

• Lorenzo Zurzolo as Max
• James Franco as Robert Price
• Francesco Centorame as Filippo
• Ginevra Francesconi as Anna
• Francesco Gheghi as Jonah
• Greta Fernández as Miriam
• Federica Baù
• Gabriele Rollo
• Melania Dalla Costa as Valeria

Production

Principal photography began in July 2024. Filming took place over six weeks in Veneto and Lazio.

Release

A trailer was released on 25 August 2025. The film received a theatrical release in Italy on 16 October 2025.

External links

• Squali at IMDb