This film tells the extraordinary and true story of Bobò, a deaf-mute, illiterate, and microcephalic man who lived for 46 years in the asylum of Aversa. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Pippo Delbono, who discovers him during a visit to the institution and is deeply struck by him. From that moment, a human and artistic bond is born that will change their lives forever.
Through this encounter, Bobò — until then invisible to the world — becomes a central figure in Delbono's theater and cinema, revealing himself to be a surprising performer, capable of communicating with power and poetry even without words. His presence redefines the director's artistic language, transforming his way of storytelling, looking, and creating.
The documentary is composed of archive materials collected over more than twenty years: original footage, excerpts from shows, theatrical performances, and moments of daily life that delicately and intensely convey the figure of Bobò. The digitization of over 300 hours of footage intertwines with new shots filmed between Naples and Aversa, in the places where it all began.
The editing and musical choices accompany the narrative with sensitivity, enhancing the visual and emotional richness of the images. A unique portrait emerges: not only that of a man liberated from silence, but also of an unwitting artist capable of leaving an indelible mark.