In a Florence pensione circa 1900 with English guests, George Emerson (Julian Sands) and his dad (Denholm Elliott) offer their rooms with views to Lucy Honeychurch (Helena Bonham Carter) and her chaperone, Charlotte Bartlett (Dame Maggie Smith). Lucy and George get acquainted, but Lucy returns to England. George and Lucy meet again, but now she's engaged. … [Read more...] about A Room with a View – 1985 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!
Ripley’s Game – 2002 Film
A dying family man in need of money is persuaded to assassinate a European crime boss. … [Read more...] about Ripley’s Game – 2002 Film
The Trip to Italy – 2014 Film
Two men, six meals in six different places on a road trip around Italy. Liguria, Tuscany, Rome, Amalfi and ending in Capri. … [Read more...] about The Trip to Italy – 2014 Film
The Merchant of Venice – 2004 (Full Film)
In 16th century Venice, when a merchant must default on a large loan from an abused Jewish moneylender for a friend with romantic ambitions, the bitterly vengeful creditor demands a gruesome payment instead. … [Read more...] about The Merchant of Venice – 2004 (Full Film)
Death in Venice – 1971 Film
While recovering in Venice, sickly Composer Gustav von Aschenbach becomes dangerously fixated with teenager Tadzio. … [Read more...] about Death in Venice – 1971 Film
