Category Archives: Italian Cinema

Miou-Miou in “Marcia Trionfale” [1976 Italy, France]

Marco Bellocchio’s “Marcia Trionfale” [Eng. Trans: March of Triumph] is a scathing attack on the state of affairs of the Italian army, and the dehumanising effects of institutionalised indoctrination on its cadets from the moment they join the force – … Continue reading

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Valeria Golino in “Storia d’Amore” [1986 Italy]

The title of veteran director Francesco Maselli’s drama “Storia d’Amore” [Eng. Title: A Tale of Love] could mislead you into believing it to be one of those mushy romances – it ain’t. There may be a bit of romancing going … Continue reading

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Michela Cescon & Vanessa Incontrada in “Tutte le Donne della mia Vita” [2007 Italy]

Simona Izzo’s film “Tutte le Donne della mia Vita” [Eng. Trans: All the Women in my life] is a bitter-sweet comedy about Davide, a forty-something star-chef reminiscing his life while recovering from a heart attack following a medication overdose. As … Continue reading

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Giulia Bellucci in “La Polinesia è Sotto Casa” [2010 Italy]

Young directors Andrea Goroni and Saverio Smeriglio (who also wrote the story) made their film debut in the comedy, “La Polinesia è sotto casa” [Eng. Trans: Polynesia on my doorstep]. It may not be one of the most profound films … Continue reading

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Mariangela Melato & co in “Attenti al Buffone” [1975 Italy]

Writer and director Alberto Bevilacqua uses dark humour to highlight human frailties and the corrupting influence of power in the film, “Attenti al Buffone” [Eng. Title: Eye of the Cat]. The time around which this was made (1974-75), there was … Continue reading

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