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Giovanna's Father (2008)
Director: Pupi Avati
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From Time Out London
A fascinating equivocation of home life with political reality, as devoted father Michele learns that his daughter isn't just the shy bookworm type, but a full-blown schizophrenic with murderous tendencies. This central narrative is contrasted with the rise of Mussolini's fascists, drawing an unsubtle but powerful parallel between terror in the nation and madness in the family. It's all rooted in Orlando's intensely committed central performance as the pitiable, selfless Michele, the heart of this compelling, old fashioned emotional drama.Author: Tom Huddleston
Time Out London Issue 2018, 23-29 April, 2009
Cast & crew
Director: Pupi Avati
Cast: Silvio Orlando, Alba Rohrwacher, Francesca Neri, Ezio Greggio, Serena Grandi, Antonio Pisu, Manuela Morabito
Duration: 104 mins
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