The son of Italian immigrants to Canada struggles to find the best way to reveal to his parents that he's gay.The son of Italian immigrants to Canada struggles to find the best way to reveal to his parents that he's gay.The son of Italian immigrants to Canada struggles to find the best way to reveal to his parents that he's gay.
- Awards
- 1 win & 14 nominations
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaBoth the film and the play (which the film is based upon) are based on Steve Galluccio's own life and experiences.
- GoofsWhen Gino and Maria visit the cemetery, Maria says that her sister was 33 when she died, but the dates on the tombstone are 1960-1987, which would make her 27.
- Quotes
Nino Paventi: How'd you get in here? The door was locked, the alarm system was on...
Lina Paventi: Nino, I'm Sicilian.
- SoundtracksMontreal Italiano
Written by Adam Broughton, Deanne Dompierre, Steve Galluccio & FM Le Sieur
Music by FM Le Sieur
Performed by Adam Broughton
Courtesy of F.M.L.S. International & Cinémaginaire Inc.
Featured review
I liked the movie for its real (though maybe enhanced for comedic value) portrayal of the complexities and dynamics surrounding homosexuality within a cultural/ethnic setting.
This movie could resonate just as well in any cultural setting because the underlying dynamics are similar. Sure, the script isn't great or the plot isn't outstanding, but the movie is funny, entertaining and strikes a personal chord with me.
I also found the colours to be very vivid and fresh, which added a nice visual effect to the entire movie. Overall, the comparisons to "Big Fat Greek Wedding" are valid and I can see how this is being portrayed as the gay version of that movie.
This movie could resonate just as well in any cultural setting because the underlying dynamics are similar. Sure, the script isn't great or the plot isn't outstanding, but the movie is funny, entertaining and strikes a personal chord with me.
I also found the colours to be very vivid and fresh, which added a nice visual effect to the entire movie. Overall, the comparisons to "Big Fat Greek Wedding" are valid and I can see how this is being portrayed as the gay version of that movie.
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- Mambo italiano
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- CA$5,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $6,253,026
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $406,651
- Jun 8, 2003
- Gross worldwide
- $9,638,258
- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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