

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
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.