Riva is not a boat like any other. It is a legend. The Italian constructor looks back at its numerous movie appearances – as the guest star – in this fabulous short film in the form of a love letter to Venice.
Riva, or the history of a motorboat from the 50s that revolutionised yachting with its sleek and pure lines, its mahogany sheathing and the power of its US-made V8 engine. It was on his return from America that naval engineer Carlo Riva decided to create a European equivalent of the impressive Chris-Craft runabouts. But better in every way. Thus the Riva legend was born, becoming the craft of choice for the jet set, movie stars and royalty (led by Rainier III and Grace of Monaco) in the space of just a few years. Water skiing had never been more chic, whether on the Italian lakes or the Riviera.
The great film directors also went crazy for Riva boats, placing them in the spotlight on the silver screen for sixty years. The Sarnico yard (Lombardy) has therefore decided to pay tribute to the 7th art with Riva in the Movie, a short film starring Italian actor Pierfrancesco Favino:
The 2minute40 emotional ride that is Riva in the Movie, presented at the 77th Venice International Film Festival, celebrates a world we can't wait to see return. A world of the Aquarama, Super Florida and Ariston, if only for the timeless elegance of their mahogany hulls. The runabout operated by Pierfrancesco Favino lights up the walls of the City of the Doges to the soundtrack of 8½ (1963), a classic by Nino Rota.
From Sophia Loren to Brigitte Bardot, and from Clark Gable to George Clooney, Vincent Cassel and Ashton Kutcher, Riva creations have long been a must among A-Listers. And because it’s you, here’s a 100% SoBARNES compendium of these cult scenes. Can you spot the film for each?
You’ve got to admit, it makes you want to dig out those old DVDs! Discover the magic in the book presented by Pierfrancesco Favino at the Venetian Lagoon. Also entitled Riva in the movie, its 300 pages include 39 films with original posters, 300 photos, 77 actresses and 110 actors (*). With an overview of a Riva model released the same year for each film.
And the SoBARNES detail that changes everything: none of these film appearances are a result of product placement. “Riva often only found out that one of its yachts had featured in a film from someone who had been to the cinema to see it”, explains Alberto Galassi, CEO of the Ferretti Group and owner of Riva.
More infos on Riva-yacht.com et Rivaboutique.it
(*) Riva in the Movie, by Franco Barbolini, Italian and English, Published by Riva, €120.
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