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Giovanna Mezzogiorno & Francesca Inaudi in “La Bestia nel Cuore” [2005 Italy[

Cristina Comencini’s film, “La Bestia nel Cuore” [Eng. Title: Don’t Tell. Lit. Trans: The Beast in the Heart] is a sombre drama dealing with childhood trauma, in this case, adult siblings who had shut out what they endured as … Continue reading

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Giovanna Mezzogiorno in “Vincere” BR720 [2009, Italy]

Veteran director Marco Bellocchio’s sumptuous epic, “Vincere” [Eng. Title: Win] is a historical drama about the former Italian dictator Benitto Mussolini and the deeply held secret of his first marriage to Ida Dalser – before he became Il Duce. The film won several awards, for flawless direction, exquisite cinematography, haunting soundtrack, and the performance by its lead actors, including the gorgeous and highly talented actress playing Ida – Giovanna Mezzogiorno.
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