Figli
| Figli | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Giuseppe Bonito |
| Written by | Mattia Torre |
| Produced by | Mario Gianani Lorenzo Mieli |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Roberto Forza |
| Edited by | Giogiò Franchini |
| Music by | Giuliano Taviani |
Release date |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
Figli (lit. 'Children') is a 2020 Italian comedy film directed by Giuseppe Bonito.[1][2] The film was the last work written by screenwriter Mattia Torre before his passing.[3]
Plot
When Nicola (Valerio Mastandrea) and Sara (Paola Cortellesi) have their second child their life turned topsy-turvy. The arrival of Pietro, their second child, shifts the family's balance, leading to various tragicomic situations. Over-the-top grandparents, friends on the verge of a nervous breakdown, and questionable nannies further complicate matters. The film is described as a bittersweet comedy about the joys and sorrows of parenthood in modern Italy.[3]
Cast
- Valerio Mastandrea - Nicola
- Paola Cortellesi - Sara
- Stefano Fresi - amico giornalista
- Giorgio Barchiesi - padre di Nicola
- Andrea Sartoretti - padre milionario
- Fabio Traversa - Anziano Prete
Awards and Festivals
The film has received several significant awards and nominations:
- Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists (Nastri D'Argento):
- 2020: Won Best Comedy.
- 2020: Won Best Actor in a Comedy (Valerio Mastandrea).
- 2020: Won Best Actress in a Comedy (Paola Cortellesi).
- David di Donatello Awards:
- 2021: Won Best Original Screenplay (Mattia Torre).
- 2021: Nominated: Best Actor (Valerio Mastandrea).
- 2021: Nominated: Best Actress (Paola Cortellesi).
- 2021: Nominated: Best Editing.
References
- ^ Chimento, Andrea (2020-01-24). "«Figli», un film italiano spiazzante e coraggioso". Il Sole 24 Ore (in Italian). Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Scarpa, Vittoria (2020-01-23). "Review: Figli". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ a b Internazionale, Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione. "streaming > Figli (Kids) by Giuseppe Bonito ** SOLD OUT **". iicwashington.esteri.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-07-04.
External links
- Figli at IMDb
- Figli at Rotten Tomatoes