: The story traces his expulsion from Switzerland and his subsequent "exile" to the Po Valley in Italy, where he lived as a homeless outcast in the woods.
: Ligabue suffered from significant psychophysical disorders and rickets, leading to multiple hospitalizations. The film portrays his "unstable menace" alongside a heartbreaking need for human connection. Volevo nascondermi
A "transformational" performance by anchors the film. : The story traces his expulsion from Switzerland
: Germano won the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival for his portrayal. A "transformational" performance by anchors the film
The title itself—"I wanted to hide"—serves as the film's thesis, reflecting a man who felt rejected by society and sought refuge in both the wilderness and his art. The Core Narrative: A Life on the Margins
The film avoids a traditional, linear biopic structure, instead opting for a non-linear narrative that mirrors Ligabue’s own fragmented psyche.