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The creators of “Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia” deserve recognition for their transparency in presenting their drama “inspired by real events.” The film includes disclaimers about dramatic license, invented characters, and explicitly states: "This film cannot be considered a faithful depiction of the events." However, the film fails to deliver a consistently gripping or compelling narrative. It serves primarily as a competent but uninspired overview of events leading up to and during the 1983 World Rally Championship, with a predominant focus on Cesare Fiorio, the fiercely competitive manager of Italy's Lancia team. Director: Stefano Mordini Writers: Filippo Bologna, Stefano Mordini, Riccardo Scamarcio Stars: Daniel Brühl, Riccardo Scamarcio, Katie Clarkson-Hill The imbalance in narrative attention towards Fiorio, played by Riccardo Scamarcio, who also produced and co-wrote the film, is evident. Scamarcio not only gives the best lines but also dominates the majority of ...