OTTO INFINITO

Vita e morte di un Mamba

OTTO INFINITO

Federico Buffa returns to the theatre with a new show dedicated to Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest legends in basketball history. Through compelling storytelling, rich in anecdotes and reflections, Buffa explores Bryant’s obsession with success and his relentless thirst for knowledge — qualities that transformed him into an iconic figure in sport.
With this performance, Federico Buffa brings his deep passion for basketball to the stage, using it as a lens to explore the human condition through themes such as dreams, inner struggle, and the desire to push beyond one’s limits.
Through Bryant’s story, Buffa reflects on perseverance, failure, and redemption, showing how every individual can aspire to leave a lasting mark. The show is both a tribute to a champion and a meditation on universal values, seeking meaning beyond athletic achievement. In narrating Kobe Bryant’s life, Buffa humanizes the athlete, highlighting the challenges he overcame and creating a profound connection between the story and the audience.

CREDITS

by and with
Federico Buffa

direction
Maria Elisabetta Marelli

piano and musical direction
Alessandro Nidi

percussion
Sebastiano Nidi

trombone
Filippo Nidi

visual
Francesco Poroli

animation and visual postproduction
Mattia Galione

design, lights
Luca de Candido

production
International Music and Arts

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