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Moral dilemma for an angel of mercy: “Miele” [2013 Italy, France]

Well known Italian actress Valeria Golino makes an assured directorial début through her slick and stylish drama “Miele” [Eng. Title: Honey]. Co-produced by her partner and actor Riccardo Scamarcio, the film looks at the controversial topic of euthanasia and the … Continue reading

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A brief review: Cosimo e Nicole [2012 Italy]

Francesco Amato’s second full-length feature, “Cosimo e Nicole” is about a love affair between a French girl and an Italian boy that begins in the port city of Genoa during the 2011 G8 summit. When seventeen year old Nicole (Clara … Continue reading

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The secret to immortality: “Ci vediamo domani” [2013 Italy]

Agreed – Andrea Zaccariello’s gentle comedy “Ci vediamo domani” [Eng. Trans: See you tomorrow] was never intended to be anything more than that, but I suspect he might have missed an opportunity here. Because the film touches on issues that … Continue reading

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A job incomplete: “Volevo solo dormirle addosso” [2004 Italy]

Eugenio Cappuccio’s film “Volevo solo dormirle addosso” is billed as a comedy, but as with many Italian comedies, attempts to be more than that by commenting on modern city life – both personal and professional. Marco (Giorgio Pasotti), a personnel … Continue reading

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A 2013 Tribute to Italian Mainstream Cinema

. For a country whose cinema has been the most written about in this site, it’s odd that there’s never been a tribute, and so I’ve finally managed to post one for Italian mainstream cinema. . The streaming version: [stream … Continue reading

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