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Marcello Marcello
In 1950s Italy, on the small, fictional island of Amatrello, the locals celebrate a curious tradition: when a girl turns 18, the young men of the island all spring into action and compete against each other to find the most elaborate, outrageous gift in order to win a rendezvous with the sought-after maiden. The catch is that the gift must impress not the girl, but her father, as it is he who ultimately decides on his daughter’s sweetheart. When Elena, the mayor’s radiant daughter, returns to the island shortly before her eighteenth birthday, young Marcello sets out to woo both mayor and daughter. In pursuit of the perfect offering, Marcello throws the entire island into turmoil, upsetting the quiet seaside atmosphere and spurring his sleepy neighbors into action on his behalf. Swiss Director Denis Rabaglia accomplishes no small feat with Marcello Marcello, crafting a delightful confection that is equal parts slapstick comedy and romantic quest. Irresistible production design, married with Filip Zumbrunn’s inventive cinematography, makes for a fast-paced caper through a picture-perfect Mediterranean idyll.
Sponsor:
W Hotel Seattle
Cast & Crew
Director: Denis Rabaglia
Producer: Anne Walser
Editor: Claudio Di Mauro
Screenwriter: Mark David Hatwood
Cinematographer: Filip Zumbrunn
Music: Henning Lohner
Principal Cast: Francesco Mistichelli, Elena Cucci, Renato Scarpa, Luca Sepe, Luigi Petrazzuolo
Filmography: Pas de Panique (2006); Azzurro (2000); Grossesse Nerveuse (1993)
World Sales: Telepool GmbH
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A total charmer!, Jun 05, 2009
By Mimi Noyes
“This film is, without a doubt, a Charmer. Everything about it is charming - the landscape, the village, the characters, the story, the lead, everything. The village in which Marcello lives has this crazy tradition that should be a source of joy and delight but instead seems to have resulted in only”
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Me nasce una miseria!, Jun 06, 2009
By Jonathan Dean
“"A misery is born to me!" our hero, Marcello, and his buddies expostulate repeatedly through this delightful romp, and their misery is our joy. I (like everybody else who saw it) thought this film was totally adorable, an AMELIE for Italy and starring a boy instead of a girl. The gorgeous”
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Perfect entertainment, Jun 07, 2009
By Ann Romeo
“Here is a sweet, charming, beautiful film, featuring several seasoned veterans of Italian cinema as well as several 'brat pack' performances. The story is as old as the hills--our hero wants something (in this case, a date with the Mayor's daughter, and to get it, he has found the perfect tribute”
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