Federico Faggin is one of the greatest minds of our time. Bill Gates once said, “If Faggin didn’t exist, Silicon Valley would just be a valley.” And it’s no exaggeration—Faggin invented the microchip, the touchscreen, and the touchpad, forever transforming the way we interact with technology. He founded several successful companies, yet he remains largely unknown to the general public.
Born in Vicenza, Italy, Faggin emigrated to California, where his brilliance would go on to revolutionize the tech industry. But his path was far from smooth. At one point, Intel even tried to claim credit for his inventions—a saga worthy of a novel.
Faggin found success: he is happily married, has three children, and enjoys financial prosperity. Yet behind the celebrated scientist was a man tormented by a deep inner dissatisfaction, often pretending to be happy. This unrest led him to embark on a spiritual journey that culminated in a profound experience of enlightenment—one that would change his life forever. For the past twenty years, he has devoted himself to exploring the intersection of quantum physics, consciousness, and spirituality.
At 82, Faggin lives with the energy of someone decades younger, dividing his time between Silicon Valley and Vicenza. He leads his foundation, writes bestselling books, and gives lectures around the world—captivating audiences with his humility, brilliance, and sharp sense of humor. This documentary, conceived and directed by Marcello Foa, tells the extraordinary story of Federico Faggin with the dramatic arc of a feature film. It engages, inspires, and reveals the vibrant authenticity of a remarkable Italian. A documentary that pays tribute to one of the greatest minds of our era—and opens powerful new perspectives on the relationship between science and the search for the meaning of our existence.