Directed by: Antonello Grimaldi Script: Nanni Moretti, Laura Paolucci, Francesco Piccolo Producer: Domenico Procacci Cinematography: Alessandro Pesci Editing: Angelo Nicolini Music: Paolo Buonvino Cast: Nanni Moretti, Isabella Ferrari, Valeria Golino, Alessandro Gassman, Blu Yoshimi
Format: 35mm Running time: 105'
Synopsis Time and again Pietro is gripped by a strange mixture of chaos and calm. Since the death of his wife he has found no peace. Lara died, quite unexpectedly, one summer’s day. Pietro was not at home at the time. He was on the coast, saving the life of another woman, a stranger. His daughter Claudia is in fifth grade at school. One day when Pietro takes his daughter to school, he decides on a whim to wait for her in his car. He does the same thing over the next few days. It is almost as if he were seeking refuge inside his car, sitting there, waiting for the pain of loneliness. Although the film is a serious drama, it is not without some gentle comedy. The film also boasts a finely balanced soundtrack, including songs by Radiohead, Rufus Wainwright, Stars, and a subtle original score by Paolo Buonvino.
Awards Chicago International Film Festival 2008 Silver Plaque Best Screenplay
David di Donatello Awards 2008, Best Supporting Actor, Best Music, Best Song
Directors Biography Antonello Grimaldi has built an impressive resume of film and television credits. His films include 2001's 'An Impossible Crime', 1999's 'Asini', 1996's 'Bits and Pieces', 1988's 'Nulla ci puo' fermare'. Grimaldi's television work includes 'Distretto di polizia', 'La moglie cinese', 'Le stagioni del cuore', 'Gli insoliti ignoti', '42° Parallelo', 'Totem', and 'Il caso volcano'.
Location and screening schedule: Europa Cinema, Tuesday, October 20th at 19.30 MOVIEPLEX Cinema, Wednesday, October 21st at 20.00
