Pianoforte (1984 film)
| Pianoforte | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Francesca Comencini |
| Written by | Francesca Comencini Vincenzo Cerami |
| Starring | Giulia Boschi |
| Cinematography | Armando Nannuzzi |
| Music by | Guido & Maurizio De Angelis |
Release date |
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| Language | Italian |
Pianoforte is a 1984 Italian drama film. It is the debut film of director Francesca Comencini.[1] Pianoforte won the "De Sica" award at the 1984 Venice Film Festival.[2]
For her performance Giulia Boschi, at her film debut,[3] was awarded as best actress at the Rio de Janeiro Film Festival[4] and won a Silver Ribbon for best new actress.[5]
Cast
- Giulia Boschi as Maria
- François Siener as Paolo
- Giovannella Grifeo as Alessandra
- Karl Zinny as Robertino
- Marie-Christine Barrault as Maria's mother
- Antonio Piovanelli as the Doctor
- Roberto Bonanni as Andrea
Production
The film is loosely based on the autobiographical experiences of the director, depicting her relationship with journalist Carlo Rivolta (1949 –1982) and their struggles with heroin addiction.[6]
Reception
Italian critic Tullio Kezich noted: "Viewers are touched by an often painful sincerity, which contrasts with the film's overly polished execution".[6]
References
- ^ Lamberto Antonelli (Oct 22, 1984). "Ecco Francesca Comencini". La Stampa.
- ^ "La giuria ha scelto così". La Stampa. Sep 8, 1984. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ^ Enrico Lancia, Roberto Poppi. Le attrici: dal 1930 ai giorni nostri. Gremese Editore, 2003.
- ^ "Argentina, Cuba y Brasil ganan premios de Cine". Nuevo Herald. November 29, 1984. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ^ Enrico Lancia (1998). I premi del cinema. Gremese Editore, 1998. ISBN 88-7742-221-1.
- ^ a b Kezich, Tullio (1987). Il Film '80 Cinque Anni al Cinema 1982-1986. Mondadori. p. 185. ISBN 9788804288282.
External links
- Pianoforte at IMDb