The_budweiser Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Boxing trainer Enzo Calzaghe has swapped the ring for the silver screen as he prepares for the premier of his first film. The 63-year-old has directed and starred in Stitched Up, which is about a boxer caught up in a syndicate. The low-budget film also stars his son, former world champion Joe Calzaghe, and reality TV regular Kerry Katona. "You are going to see some dynamic action from them," he told BBC Wales. The boxing trainer started making the film after his son, now 40, retired in 2009 after 46 fights undefeated, and 11 years as super-middleweight champion. "I took a rest. I bought cameras and decided to make a film - it's all imagination," said Calzaghe Snr. The trainer believed some people laughed at his idea but, despite that, he "cracked on and it went ahead" with it. "This is exciting in some way. The film isn't bad for a first-timer," he said. Calzaghe said the film is dark, gritty but has "hints of unique humour". He plays the main character, a boxer who is supposed to be Italian, who becomes embroiled in the syndicate. He said audiences are promised a "climatic ending". And Calzaghe's debut film has received the seal of approval from his son. "Joe said, 'Dad that was great' which is unusual for him," he said. "It took so long to make because I'm a perfectionist. There is not one script, I just gave them the scene and let them do it naturally while I directed. 'Conquer' "You are going to see some dynamic action from them. It will be interesting to see the reaction when people view it." "I'm happy because I'm trying to conquer something to keep me active. "Just because I get to a certain age doesn't mean I have an obligation to become an OAP or watch TV. "People have to do things in life, being active is what is important. Sit down and you're dead." Stitched Up was filmed over two years and included a trip to Sardinia. Calzaghe helped his unbeaten son rule the super-middleweight division for 10 years before the Welshman stepped up to become the world's top light-heavyweight by beating Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr in the United States. Source BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Time to get stitched up: Enzo Calzaghe reveals his latest creative project Written by Sian Rachel Gunney Enzo Calzaghe unveils his exceptional first film entitled ‘Stitched Up’ at an exclusive event showcasing the creative talent he has to offer, along with special musical performances from some of the country’s most talented new artists. Enzo has teamed up with his son Joe Calzaghe to become the founders of EnJoe Productions, a company specialising in film, music and events. ‘Stitched Up’ has huge potential to become a real cult movie, with its hints of unique humour mixed with the dark, gritty tone to the film. The one hour, forty five minute-long film is completely unscripted, directed and financed by Enzo alone, which is set to showcase the range of skills that he possesses. The narrative focuses on a supposedly Italian boxer who approaches Enzo Calzaghe for what at first appears to be a normal fight. However, it is soon revealed that the fight is part of a betting syndicate. This leads the characters towards a climactic ending filled with dark humour, which is evident throughout the film as you find yourself laughing despite the gritty undercurrent surrounding the family issues that arise when it is revealed that the Italian boxer in in fact Welsh. Read More: http://ringnews24.com/index.php/boxing-news/54605-time-to-get-stitched-up-enzo-calzaghe-reveals-his-latest-creative-project-.html#ixzz21UYUQ1t7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemurphy Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Kind of an odd direction for them to be taking, I hope they know what they're doing. Many a boxers have gotten mixed up in the entertainment industry and ended up losing their money pretty damn quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklynbrawler Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 With such "stars" as Kerry Katona in the film, I'm expecting this to be a total beaut... mlol/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Jesus Christ!! Kerry Katona ffs!! mlol/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklynbrawler Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Jesus Christ!! Kerry Katona ffs!! mlol/ Aye, if it had anyone else in it, then the film might have stood a chance to be judged on its own merit, but Katona can't even slur her way through an Iceland advert, never mind a film! mlol/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Jesus Christ!! Kerry Katona ffs!! mlol/ Aye, if it had anyone else in it, then the film might have stood a chance to be judged on its own merit, but Katona can't even slur her way through an Iceland advert, never mind a film! mlol/ Didn't Iceland drop her for Jason fucking Donovan as well? Tells you all you need to know. Shame really, 10 years ago she was worth one lol// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Re: Calzaghe directs and stars in 'gritty' boxing film Boxing trainer Enzo Calzaghe has swapped the ring for the silver screen as he prepares for the premier of his first film. The 63-year-old has directed and starred in Stitched Up, which is about a boxer caught up in a syndicate. The low-budget film also stars his son, former world champion Joe Calzaghe, and reality TV regular Kerry Katona. ------ Glad to see the Calzaghes back together again after Joe's stupendously bad act as a drunk with his sister. It was a great run for them, so maybe lighting in a bottle will strike again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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