Tag Archives: Jasmine Trinca

A film with heart: “Nessuno si salva da solo” [2015, Italy]

Posted on July 1, 2015 by TR

Sergio Castellitto partners once again with his writer-wife Margaret Mazzantani to create an evocative portrait of modern marriage in his latest drama, “Nessuno si salva da solo” [Eng. Trans: You Can’t Save Yourself Alone]. Estranged couple Gaetano (Ricardo Scamarcio) and … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 15, 2013 by TR

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 2013 Tribute to Italian Mainstream Cinema

Posted on August 18, 2013 by TR

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

Posted on November 20, 2011 by TR

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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