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Mid-August Lunch streaming

Original title: Pranzo di ferragosto
2008 Movie Italy Drama, Comedy 75 min
By: Gianni Di Gregorio With: Alfonso Santagata und Gianni Di Gregorio, Valeria De Franciscis, Grazia Cesarini Sforza, Maria Calì, Marina Cacciotti

Gianni is a middle-aged man living in Rome with his imposing and demanding elderly mother. His only outlet from her and the increasing debt into which they are sinking, are the increasingly frequent quiet sessions at the local tavern. As an Oriental saying goes, 'Moments of crisis are moments of opportunities'. These appear during the celebration of the holiday of Ferragosto on 15 August. That's when everybody leaves town to have fun. Opportunity knocks on Gianni's door in the most unexpected way.

Filmium rating
71%

Festival Achievements

European Film Awards 2009
Nominations:
People's Choice Award • European Screenwriter
Selections:
Feature Film Selection
Berlin International Film Festival 2009
Selections:
Eat, Drink, See Movies 2009
Rotterdam International Film Festival 2009
Selections:
Bright Future

Mood

Comedic
Heartwarming
Humorous
Light
Lighthearted
Nostalgic

Cast & Crew

Gianni Di Gregorio
Simone Riccardini
Marina Cacciotti
Alfonso Santagata und Gianni Di Gregorio
Grazia Cesarini Sforza
Valeria De Franciscis
Maria Calì
Maria Cali

Budget

Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Dialogue-Driven
Documentary-Style
Natural Lighting
Steady Cam

Narrative Structure

Linear
Slice Of Life

Pace

Relaxed
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Short Runtime

Soundtrack

Ambient Sounds
Diegetic Music

Style

Comedic-Drama
Cultural
Realistic
Slice Of Life

Time-Period

Contemporary
Modern Day

Central Conflict

Caregiving
Financial Struggles
Social Obligations

Characters

Elderly Women
Mother-Son Relationship
Single Man

Ending

Bittersweet
Heartwarming

Historical Context

2000S
Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Community Bonding
Elderly Care During Holiday
Unexpected Friendships

Plot

Elderly Care
Family Bonds
Italian Summer

Setting

Italy
Rome
Urban Apartment

Shooting Location

Italy
Rome

Theme

Community
Elderly Respect
Family Bonds

Genre

Comedy
Drama

Audiences

Adults
European Cinema Enthusiasts
Family

Titles

Mid-August Lunch

Reception

Award-Winning
Critical Acclaim
Festival Success

Production Countries

Italy

Release Year

2008
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