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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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Jasmine Trinca in “Il Grande Sogno” [2009 Italy]

Michele Placido is a fine actor and also a pretty good director. He made the semi-autobiographical drama, “Il Grande Sogno” [Eng. Title: The Big Dream] recounting his early years as a young police officer in 1968 Milan amidst momentous world … Continue reading

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Cristiana Capotondi in “Come tu mi Vuoi” [2007 Italy]

Volfango di Biasi’s romantic comedy, “Come tu mi Vuoi” [Eng. Title: As You Want Me] is one of those average teen-targeted films that wouldn’t normally feature here, but for one Cristiana Capotondi – an actress beautiful just as she’s talented, … Continue reading

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Alessandra Cantini in “La Prima Cosa Bella” [2010 Italy]

Paolo Virzì has made some interesting films over the years and one thing that stands out is his storytelling. His latest drama, “La Prima Cosa Bella” [Eng. Title: The First Beautiful Thing] is perhaps his finest achievement to date – … Continue reading

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Irene Grazioli & Vanna Barba in “Mediterraneo” [1991, Italy]

Gabriele Salvatores’ “Mediterraneo” won the Oscar for best foreign language film, along with a few David’s too. While it is a charming feel-good comedy, I could think of at least five worthy ones from the year that were not even … Continue reading

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