An immersive and interactive multiplayer mixed reality experience inspired by the life of Alberto Ascari.
An immersive and interactive multiplayer mixed reality experience
inspired by the life of Alberto Ascari.
Step into a new reality
of motorsport heritage.
- August 27 - September 6
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Biennale Cinema 2025
82. Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica
Walk into the epic legacy
More than just motorsport, Black Cats & Chequered Flags is a groundbreaking interactive immersive and multiplayer Mixed Reality experience that takes you on a journey through the life and legacy of Alberto Ascari. A two-time Formula 1 World Champion, at the wheel of Ferrari, Ascari was a man shaped by destiny, haunted by superstition, and driven by an unrelenting passion for speed.
Through interactive Virtual Reality, 360° cinematography, archival footage, Motion Capture, 3D modeling and multiplayer Mixed Reality, you will step into his world—sitting in his Ferrari, racing through Monza, reliving key moments of his career and the legacy with his father who forged his will to become an icon pilot. Feel the thrill of victory, the tension of his rituals, and the weight of his final moments.
Celebrated for its cinematic storytelling and historical authenticity, Black Cats & Chequered Flags brings together cutting-edge technology and emotional narrative, allowing you to experience history, not just observe it.
Are you ready to experience the golden age of Formula 1 through the eyes of a legend?
A legend shaped by speed, superstition, and fate.
Alberto Ascari was more than a racing driver—he was a man caught between legacy and destiny. The son of a legendary champion, Antonio Ascari, he grew up in the shadow of his father’s tragic death, his life defined by an unrelenting pursuit of victory and an ever-present fear of fate. Haunted by superstitions yet driven by talent, Ascari became the only Italian two-time Formula 1 World Champion, a fearless competitor whose rituals and beliefs shaped his every move.
But on May 26, 1955, history repeated itself. Defying his own superstitions, Ascari took an unscheduled test run on the Monza circuit without his blue helmet, gloves, and goggles—his trusted talismans, without which he had never raced before.
It was a moment of defiance one that would become his last. His mysterious and tragic accident cemented his place in history, leaving behind a legacy both thrilling and eerie.
Black Cats & Chequered Flags invites you to step into Ascari’s world through an immersive and multiplayer Mixed Reality experience. Sit in his Ferrari, race through Monza, and uncover the secrets of his career through Virtual Reality (VR) roomscale interactivity, archive audio, photos, 360 cinematography, video passthrough mixed reality and immersive soundscapes from the era).
Feel the adrenaline of a 1950s pit stop in a multiplayer challenge, handle and interact with objects tied to his legacy, and unravel the superstitions that shaped his life.
Enter the raceway and discover the story of Alberto Ascari like never before.
More than a story
an experience you can live
Black Cats & Chequered Flags is not just a story; it’s an experience you can live first hand in Virtual and Mix Reality. Through storyliving, you won’t just witness Alberto Ascari’s legacy—you’ll step into it. Every detail transports you to the heart of the 1950s: the roar of engines, the adrenaline of a pit stop, the tension of a decisive race.
You’ll immerse yourself in the world of a champion with 360° cinematography and authentic sound design recreated the roar of engines, the tension of a 1950s Grand Prix, and the echoes of archival radio broadcasts and newsreels. In an interactive multiplayer MR pit stop, you’ll work as a team, collaborating with three others under the pressure of a 1950s-style tire change.
Step into Ascari’s Ferrari, wear his iconic azure helmet, his gloves and googles and experience the very challenges that defined his legacy.
Every scene, every sound, and every interaction immerse you in the golden age of Formula 1, where speed, superstitions, and fate intertwine in an unstoppable dance.
A tribute to an era of legends
The visual style draws inspiration from vintage 1950s lithographs and racing posters, with bold colors and textures that capture the essence of the time. 360° cinematography and daring camera work will make you feel the pulse of the Monza circuit, while authentic soundscapes will bring the past to life. Enhancing the experience, a soundtrack inspired by classic Spaghetti Westerns adds drama and intensity, echoing the journey of a man racing against fate.
This is more than just a journey through time and a bridge through generations.
It’s a tribute to the fearless drivers who challenged danger like modern knights, an homage to the courage and mystery that made Alberto Ascari a legend.
Are you ready to write your chapter in the legend?
Events Timeline
- MAUTO Museo Nazionale dell’ Automobile - Torino - 13 - 30 March 2025
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Biennale Cinema 2025 82. Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica -
Venice Immersive - In Competition - World Première - 27 August - 6 September 2025 - Museo Ferrari Maranello - 24 December 2025 - 6 January 2026
- Where: Biennale Cinema 2025 82. Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica
- When: August 27 - September 6
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