Mid-August Lunch Pranzo Di Ferragosto
An utterly charming tale of good food, feisty ladies and unlikely friendships during a very Roman holiday. Broke, and armed with only a glass of wine and a wry sense of humor, middle-aged Gianni resides with his 93-year-old mother in their ancient apartment. The condo debts are mounting, but if Gianni looks after the building manager's mother, all will be forgiven. Then the manager also shows up with an auntie, and then a doctor friend appears with his mother in tow... Can Gianni keep these lively mamas well fed and happy in these cramped quarters?
Winner of four prizes at the Venice Film Festival.
"A simple and endlessly charming look at a weekend in the life of an uncomplicated middle-aged man living with his aging mama." - Linda Barnard, Toronto Star
Running Time
73 mins
Year
2008
Kanopy ID
6276472
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Comments (6)
Human beings in a movie. What an original idea. Loved it and learned something.
This was so sweet...and funny too.
Very sweet. This is the way it is in Italy. A simple life with no need for extravagance.
Delightful film
Lovely to see older women in a movie. What makes family? Ah, the European sensibility of going out, getting food for the day, and actually cooking from scratch. Makes me want to have people over for a good meal.
Simply enchanting.