'Ferrari': A Film Depicting Enzo Ferrari's Turbulent Life and the Tragic 1957 Mille Miglia Race

The Michael Mann-directed film, shot in Modena, Italy, explores the aftermath of a fatal crash during the iconic race and the ensuing legal battle faced by Ferrari.

Michael Mann's new film 'Ferrari' stars Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz, telling the story of Enzo Ferrari, a former race car driver turned auto mogul, focusing on the catastrophic 1957 Mille Miglia race where a Ferrari car crashed, killing 11 people.
The film is based on Brock Yates’ book 'Enzo Ferrari: The Man, The Car, The Races, The Machine', but is not a precise historical document, instead aiming to give a portrait of the situation Ferrari was in during that period.
In the 1957 Mille Miglia race, a Ferrari car driven by Spanish racer Alfonso de Portago spun out of control, killing nine spectators, including five children. The incident led to the end of the Mille Miglia race and a years-long legal entanglement for Ferrari.
Enzo Ferrari was put on trial for manslaughter following the crash, with his company facing bankruptcy. He was acquitted of all charges after a three-year trial.
The film was shot in Modena, Italy, where Ferrari was born and built his workshop. The city is still home to many people who work for and love Ferrari, and the film production involved many locals, including former Ferrari Formula One chief mechanics.