An endearing light comedy about a woman who spontaneously becomes a resident of Venice after her family left her behind. While enjoying the wonderful people she meets she achieves a new life and the first time independent of her family.
Acting
Licia Maglietta's silent reactions — whole novels in one glance.
Cinematography
Venice as co-star, not postcard — lived-in, foggy, real.
Writing
The plumber-accordionist love interest nobody asked for, everyone needed.
Director
Silvio Soldini
Licia Maglietta
Rosalba Barletta
Bruno Ganz
Fernando Girasoli
Giuseppe Battiston
Costantino Maria Caponangeli
Antonio Catania
Mimmo Barletta
Marina Massironi
Grazia Reginella
Felice Andreasi
Fermo
Vitalba Andrea
Ketty
Tatiana Lepore
Adele
Daniela Piperno
Woman in car
Tiziano Cucchiarelli
Nicola 'Nic' Barletta
Matteo Febo
Salvo Barletta
Lina Bernardi
Nancy
Mauro Marino
Lello
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bruno Ganz learned accordion specifically for this role, practicing six hours daily for months.
The film revived Italy's 'commedia all'italiana' tradition but centered a middle-aged woman — practically revolutionary for 2000 Italian cinema.
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