For romance lovers, be sure to see festival favourite Breaking up in Rome at this years’ Italian Film Festival at Palace cinemas. The title gives the story away but don’t be fooled into expecting a formulaic take on the subject. Star and director Edoardo Leo has crafted a mature and sophisticated comedic turn that examines the complexities in two separate … [Read more...] about Breaking Up In Rome – Film review
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The Shadow of the Day – Film review
An outstanding offering at this year’s Italian Film Festival is The Shadow of the Day, making its Australian premiere. It's an understated study of love and survival set during World War 2, a storyline which can be closely compared to that of Casablanca. Luciano (played by Riccardo Scamarcio) is a respected restaurateur and World War 1 veteran. As with Bogart’s Rick, … [Read more...] about The Shadow of the Day – Film review
Sirley – Film review
Upcoming Roman director Elisa Amoruso’s semi-autobiographical fiction debut chronicles a young girl’s plight as she strives to make sense of her place in the world under the not-so-watchful eyes of her dysfunctional parents. It’s 1990 and 13-year-old Nina’s (Emma Fasano) incredibly messy family has been forced to move from the centre of Rome to its outskirts. The reason for … [Read more...] about Sirley – Film review
Three Perfect Daughters – Film review
Set in Rome, Marco Giallini, Vincenzo Salemme and Giuseppe Battiston star as three friends and brothers-in-law, Arturo, Antonio and Sergio, confronted with the same problem. The men’s happy and peaceful life is upended when they learn who their daughters are dating: Valentina, after leaving her fiancé on their wedding day, is now dating the free-spirited girl Alex; Marta’s … [Read more...] about Three Perfect Daughters – Film review
When Mum Is Away … With The Family – Film review
Fans of Little Miss Sunshine will love the setup of this entertaining Christmas-themed sequel to 10 Days Without Mamma, the 2019 Italian Film Festival hit. The Rovelli family are back with husband Carlo (Fabio De Luigi) and wife, Giulia (Valentina Lodovini). Both are grappling with the division of their respective tasks within the family - juggling the kids and their … [Read more...] about When Mum Is Away … With The Family – Film review