Tag Archives: Italian cinema

Valentina Forte in “Inferno in Diretta” [1985 Italy]

Posted on February 2, 2011 by TR

Following on his earlier successes in ‘Cannibal Holocaust’ and ‘La Casa Sperduta nel Parco’, cult director Ruggero Deodato made his next jungle-cannibalism thriller, “Inferno in Diretta” [Eng. Title: Cut and Run] in 1985, by casting his then girlfriend, the absolutely … Continue reading →

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Isabella Ferrari in “Caos Calmo” [2008 Italy]

Posted on January 15, 2011 by TR

. Antonello Grimaldi has tried to make a serious film dealing with family loss in this 2008 drama, “Caos Calmo” [Eng. Title: Quiet Chaos]. Pietro, a successful executive returns from a day out at beach with his brother to find his wife had … Continue reading →

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Ottavia Piccolo in “Bubù” [1971 Italy]

Posted on January 13, 2011 by TR

.    I haven’t yet fully discovered the filmography of the late Italian director Mouro Bolognini, but from what I’ve seen so far, it appears his earlier works were far superior to those done in his later years. His 1971 beauty “Bubù” certainly … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 13, 2010 by TR

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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A Tribute to Valeria Marini in “Bambola”

Posted on December 5, 2010 by TR

Valeria Marini I simply couldn’t resist making this tribute after re-watching this film..! This is a compilation of some of the scenes of the very, very ‘feminine’ Valeria Marini from the 1996 Bigas Luna film, “Bambola”. I used the film’s original … Continue reading →

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