An older gay couple in a city in northern Italy talk about their decades-long relationship. A man describes how he was physically abused by his father because of his sexual identity. Another, who had a high-flying career, recounts a sexually fulfilled life and mentions numerous homosexual politicians. Gay men from across the social classes and regions of the country have their say and discuss the different conditions which determined gay life in Italy. Their stories recall isolation, discrimination, suffering and violence, but also reveal designs for a happy life.
About the film
Details
- Running time
- 1 hr. 37 min.
- Country, year
- Italy, 2014
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- Italian
- Subtitles
- Lithuanian, English
- Age rating
- N/A
Credits
- Director
- Gianni Amelio
- Cinematography
- Luan Amelio
- Cast
- Giorgio Bongiovanni, Nicola Cali, Francesco Cocola, Pieralberto Marchesini, Roberto Pagliero, Claudio Mori
- More information
- www.imdb.com
Festivals and awards
- screened in Panorama section.
Director
Gianni Amelio
Gianni Amelio was born in Italy in 1945, he studied philosophy and began making TV films, documentaries, feature films and advertisements in the 1970s. His international breakthrough came with Open Doors (1990) winning a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at Academy Awards. Films Stolen Children (1993), Lamerica (1994) and The Way We Laughed (1998) were also critically acclaimed. The Keys to the House (2004), The Missing Star (2006) and L’intrepido (2013) were screened at Venice. The First Man won the FIPRESCI film critics award in 2011.
