Ciao Bella

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Ciao Bella
Sweden, 2007, 89 Minute Running Time
US Premiere
Topics: Romance, Sports, Teen
Program: New Voices/New Visions
Language: Swedish English Sub-Titles

When Iranian-born Swede Mustafa is transformed into Latin lover Massimo, his suave manners and sense of style attract working-class beauty Linnea. This sassily humorous love story manages to address serious issues, including national stereotyping, racism, and an increasingly sexualized youth environment.

DIRECTOR: Mani Maserrat-Agha
Producer: Olle Wirenhed
Editor: Kristin Grundström
Screenwriter: Jens Jonsson
Cinematographer: Andréas Lennartsson
Music: Martin Willert
Principal Cast: Chanelle Lindell, Poyan Karimi, Oliver Ingrosso, Fredrika Tham, Arash Bolouri
Filmography: Debut Feature
Print Source: Spier Films

Sponsor:
Consulate General of Sweden, Swedish Women's Educational Association International

Official Film Website

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