Actor/director John Turturro returns to his family's roots in Naples, Italy to direct and narrate this fascinating film. We saw its Italian premier in Florence, which was attended by Turturro. Synopsis: A look at the musical roots and traditions of Naples, Italy, as well as its influence on the rest of the world. … [Read more...] about Passione – 2010 (A John Turturro Film)
Our Italian Film List
The films we've included below are mostly "about" Italy, rather than a list of classic "must see" Italian films. We've included only films and series that we've actually seen and enjoyed. If it wasn't enjoyable to us, we didn't add it.
If you know of a film that should be on this list, by all means please tell us!
Tea with Mussolini – 1999 Full Film
Filmed in Florence and San Gimignano, Italy and around Tuscany. Director: Franco Zaffirelli An orphaned Italian boy is raised amongst a circle of British and American women living in Mussolini's Italy before and during World War II. … [Read more...] about Tea with Mussolini – 1999 Full Film
Nine – 2009 Film
Italian film director Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis) grapples with epic crises in his personal and professional lives. At the same time, he must strike a balance of the demands of numerous women in his life, including his wife (Marion Cotillard), his mistress (Penélope Cruz), and his confidant (Judi Dench). … [Read more...] about Nine – 2009 Film
The Portrait of a Lady – 1996 Film
An American girl inherits a fortune and falls into a misguided relationship with a gentleman confidence artist whose true nature, including a barbed and covetous disposition, turns her life into a nightmare. … [Read more...] about The Portrait of a Lady – 1996 Film
Stealing Beauty – 1996 Film
After her mother commits suicide, a young woman travels to Italy in search of love, truth and a deeper connection with herself. … [Read more...] about Stealing Beauty – 1996 Film
