Ferrari (2023) is a biographical drama that delves into the life of Enzo Ferrari, the legendary founder of Ferrari, during a pivotal moment in 1957. As the summer heat presses on, Ferrari is facing a personal and professional crisis. The company he and his wife, Laura, built from the ground up is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. Their marriage is strained, exacerbated by the devastating loss of their son, Dino, and the complex reality of raising another son, Piero, whose existence holds its own emotional weight.
In a desperate attempt to salvage both his company and his life, Enzo bets everything on a legendary Italian car race, the Mille Miglia, a 1,000-mile race across the country that epitomizes the tension between passion, loss, and survival. The film examines Ferrari’s internal struggles and his complex relationships with his wife and family, all set against the backdrop of the iconic race that could either save or ruin everything.
Directed by Michael Mann and starring Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, Ferrari offers an intimate look at one of the most influential figures in the automotive world, exploring both his personal demons and the genius behind the Ferrari brand. The movie paints a portrait of a man caught between his legacy, his personal grief, and the financial pressures that threaten everything he has built.
This film combines biographical elements with emotional drama, showcasing the inner conflict and external challenges that shaped Ferrari’s later years.