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Giulia Doesn't Date at Night (2009)

Director: Giuseppe Piccioni

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An Italian author in contention for the local equivalent of the Booker Prize finds himself falling for his daughter’s swimming teacher, unaware that the woman in question is harbouring a dark secret. Unwisely, this elegant but altogether airless drama chooses to spend more time on the writer (Valerio Mastandrea), his male mid-life neuroses and crumbling marriage, when the lover character is far more interesting – especially given Golino’s outstanding performance. Her work here will be a revelation to some, though the film itself seems to mistake waffly indecision for existential crisis. Cherishable home furnishings, though.

Author: Trevor Johnston 2009-10-20 17:45:48

Time Out Online London Film Festival 2009

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BFI 53rd London Fim Festival. 14-29 Oct 2009

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Director: Giuseppe Piccioni

Cast: Valerio Mastandrea, Valeria Golino, Sonia Bergamasco

Genre(s): Drama

Duration: 106 mins


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