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Cinema Retro continues to shine the spotlight on worthy independent films.
By Giacomo Selloni
Three pensioners in Rome find love where they least expect it. In themselves.
Citizen of the World is a sweet and ultimate touching story that centers around two old friends, now retired, collecting their pensions that barely keep them afloat in expensive Rome, who discuss leaving Italy to find a place where they can "live as kings" on their measly pensions. Giorgio Colangeli plays Giorgetto, a cantankerous ne'er do well who's rarely worked in his life and is addicted to scratch off lottery tickets. He lives in a ramshackle apartment, the bathroom of which is up a spiral, metal staircase. He allows a homeless immigrant from Africa, Abu, (a sweet performance by first time actor Salih Saadin Khalid), to use his shower.
The director, Gianni Di Gregorio (called Italy's...
Cinema Retro continues to shine the spotlight on worthy independent films.
By Giacomo Selloni
Three pensioners in Rome find love where they least expect it. In themselves.
Citizen of the World is a sweet and ultimate touching story that centers around two old friends, now retired, collecting their pensions that barely keep them afloat in expensive Rome, who discuss leaving Italy to find a place where they can "live as kings" on their measly pensions. Giorgio Colangeli plays Giorgetto, a cantankerous ne'er do well who's rarely worked in his life and is addicted to scratch off lottery tickets. He lives in a ramshackle apartment, the bathroom of which is up a spiral, metal staircase. He allows a homeless immigrant from Africa, Abu, (a sweet performance by first time actor Salih Saadin Khalid), to use his shower.
The director, Gianni Di Gregorio (called Italy's...
- 3/29/2021
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Filming on the third feature from Angelo Frezza, the story of a chaotic editor and a fascinating food critic, will begin on 19 October in Malta. Filming will begin in Malta on 19 October on The Fifth Taste (Umami), directed by Angelo Frezza (Sweet Sweet Marja) and starring Karin Proia, Angelo Orlando, Daphne Scoccia and Antonella Laganà, the latter also being an associate producer on the film. Filming will last three weeks before moving to Ascoli for another two weeks. The film centres on Anna Cardinali, a chaotic editor, and Alessandro Montagna, a fascinating food critic and an expert of the "Fifth Taste", the mysterious umami. The two have been working together without speaking for about ten years, ever since the man failed to show up on their wedding day. For a long time, Alessandro has been trying to get closer to Anna, sending her a letter every month with...
Karin Proia, Angelo Orlando and Daphne Scoccia to star in Angelo Frezza’s romantic drama.
Singapore’s 108 Media has acquired international rights to Angelo Frezza’s Italian romantic drama The Fifth Taste which is due to start shooting in Italy next month.
The deal excludes Italy and China, where Italian producer G&e Film Production holds theatrical and distribution rights respectively.
The film is about the owner of an artisanal food outlet who recognises her niece has an eating disorder. But it’s her estranged lovermwho seems to be the only person who can help the young woman through her personal struggle.
Singapore’s 108 Media has acquired international rights to Angelo Frezza’s Italian romantic drama The Fifth Taste which is due to start shooting in Italy next month.
The deal excludes Italy and China, where Italian producer G&e Film Production holds theatrical and distribution rights respectively.
The film is about the owner of an artisanal food outlet who recognises her niece has an eating disorder. But it’s her estranged lovermwho seems to be the only person who can help the young woman through her personal struggle.
- 9/18/2020
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
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