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Don’t Tell
Italy, 2005, 121 min.
Sabina is a young woman who discovers some dark secrets from her childhood buried deep inside her mind. Her pregnancy opens a door on this hidden past that she cannot close again. Best Actress, Venice Film Festival.... more
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A Christmas Gift
Italy, 1986, 102 min.
A parable on friendship and the power of money. Four friends gather on Christmas Eve for a poker game organized to rip off a rich industrialist who is supposed to be easy prey. But the night turns out different than planned, and in the end those who came to overcome leave defeated.... more
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The Fever
Italy, 2005, 123 min.
In this box office hit, Mario, a young building surveyor, decides to follow his dream to open a nightclub with a group of friends. He endures numerous problems and misjudgements that an unexpected love finally makes right. It's a passionate declaration of love for Italy and enthusiasm for life.... more
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Graduation Party
Italy, 1985, 97 min.
A graduation party thrown by a quiet confectioner for the daughter of his secret beloved turns into a disaster, full of envy and nasty actions. But the film made from the event shows a different version, where a fake feeling of joy takes the place of wicked reality... more
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The House With The Laughing Windows
Italy, 1976, 111 min.
Director Avati took a step into thriller territory in this early work. A gothic chiller, it revolves around the restoration of a painting depicting the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian. The art historian discovers evidence that the painter may have been involved in satanic rites and human sacrifice.... more
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The Life That I Want
Italy, 2005, 126 min.
True emotion as well as jealousy and manipulation mark the love story of two actors on the set of a historical drama. The script becomes so close to their reality that it hurts them deeply, yet, at the same time, they have difficulty differentiating between their real and "reel" lives.... more
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Mario’s War
Italy, 2005, 98 min.
A middle class couple take a foster child without imagining how this choice will impact their life. The wife finds a meaning in life that transcends her expectations, the husband cannot relate with the child in any way and the child himself is stranded in a world where he cannot fit in. ... more
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Once You’re Born You Can No Longer Hide
Italy, 2005, 119 min.
A 13-year-old boy thought lost at sea is rescued by a boat of illegal aliens travelling to Italian shores. His trip back to his own life and family as a societal outsider will mark his passage to adulthood. From the director of The Best of Youth, the 2004 PSIFF Audience Award winner.... more
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A School Outing
Italy, 1983, 91 min.
Two high-school teachers take their students for an outing in the mountains. The youngsters flirt with each other, and the older teacher confesses his love for his younger colleague. However, a scandal breaks out when it's discovered that she's had a fling with one of her students.... more
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Stolen Children
Italy, 2005, 95 min.
Poignant and daring, this film shows how a child survives the cruelty of the world he is forced to live in, and his daily fight for life in the slums of Naples. His innocence resists corruption and the strength of his dreams may save him in the end.... more
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