Saturday 11 December, at 15.00 pm, in the rooms of the Mauto di Torino (the National Automobile Museum) was screened on documentary "The courage to go beyond". An independent documentary, which intends to celebrate an all-Italian pride: the centenary of Moto Guzzi. And that, scheduled for Monday 13 at the Sivori Cinema in GenoVa, is the result of collaboration with the Veteran Car Club of Turin.
What do we know about "The courage to go further"
“The courage to go further” is a celebratory documentary, a worthy conclusion to a year full of celebrations. In fact, in 2021 Moto Guzzi celebrated its XNUMXth anniversary. He did it in a reduced form, in the midst of a health emergency that prompted the company to make a decision: to celebrate also in 2022. After all, the Eagle of Mandello del Lario made the history of Italy. And retracing its hundred years means retracing one hundred years of our country. Born from an idea of Massimo Zavaglia and Bruno Nava, written by Laura Motta, “The courage to go further” is signed by Maurizio Pavone. Built with some difficulties in 2020, it boasts the patronage of the Municipality of Milan. Why the title of the film? Because the founders of Moto Guzzi were enterprising and determined, and they had the courage to go further. Beyond limits, conventions, tradition.
A non-profit and advertising-free art project, the protagonists of “The courage to go beyond” acted and worked free of charge, offering their time and skills. On the contrary: any proceeds from the distribution of the docufilm will be donated to charity to the “Le Vele” Onlus Association of Pioltello, in the province of Milan. An association that responds to the emerging needs of hospitality and support for fragile families, to protect the well-being of children.
The history of Moto Guzzi
Italian motorcycle company, Moto Guzzi was founded in 1921 by Carlo Guzzi and Giorgio Parodi a Mandello del Lario (Lombard municipality overlooking the eastern shore of Lake Como). From its inception to today, it has produced and marketed over fifty models. Starting with his best-sellers: motorcycles and mopeds with ninety-degree V-twin engines. The first motorcycle produced was the GP 500, in 1921. Less than fifteen years later, in 1934, Moto Guzzi was the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in Italy. A crescendo that has reached today, and started with the intuitions of Carlo Guzzi known as "Taj". Who, passionate about engines, chose to build a new motorcycle once World War I was over, together with the riders Giovanni Ravelli and Giorgio Parodi.
Among the Moto Guzzi adventures that have remained in history, the raid on the North Cape. Carlo's elder brother, Giuseppe Guzzi, accomplished an incredible feat in the summer of 1928. A sort of "trailblazer" to the pilgrimage that - every year - sees thousands of motorcyclists heading towards the Arctic Circle. On board his Moto Guzzi Norge, Giuseppe known as “Naco” conquered the North Cape. Thus delivering Moto Guzzi to history.
Featured photo taken from the Moto Guzzi Facebook page
