Direction: Paolo Virzì

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Paolo Virzì. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Hardboiled Egg

1997 · Movie · 100 min. · Italy

Direction Paolo Virzì

Cast Edoardo Gabbriellini · Malcolm Lunghi · Matteo Campus · Nicoletta Braschi

Synopsis Hardboiled Egg (1997) follows the journey of a timid and reserved young man named Piero as he navigates his formative years in a bustling neighborhood of Livorno, Italy, which shares the same name as his childhood moniker, "Ovosodo," meaning "boiled...

6.9

160 votes

6.9

160 votes

Human Capital

2013 · Movie · 109 min. · Italy

Direction Paolo Virzì

Cast Valeria Bruni Tedeschi · Fabrizio Bentivoglio · Valeria Golino · Fabrizio Gifuni

Synopsis Human Capital (2013) unfolds as a meticulously crafted three-part narrative by Paolo Virzì, commencing at the climax. On a snowy evening, the film interweaves the stories of two distinct generations, each with their own unique viewpoints, as they converge towards...

6.8

5K votes

6.8

5K votes

August Vacation

1996 · Movie · 110 min. · Italy

Direction Paolo Virzì

Cast Silvio Orlando · Sabrina Ferilli · Ennio Fantastichini · Laura Morante

Synopsis August Vacation (1996) follows the tumultuous interactions between two Italian families as they spend their summer holidays on the picturesque island of Ventotene in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The narrative delves into the deep-seated political and cultural disparities that create a...

6.5

41 votes

6.5

41 votes

Like Crazy

2016 · Movie · 111 min. · Italy

Direction Paolo Virzì

Cast Valeria Bruni Tedeschi · Micaela Ramazzotti · Anna Galiena · Valentina Carnelutti

Synopsis Like Crazy (2016) follows the intertwined lives of Donatella and Beatrice, two women confined within the serene yet isolating walls of a psychiatric facility nestled in the heart of Tuscany. Despite their vastly different personal histories, a fortuitous opportunity to...

6.5

4K votes

6.5

4K votes

Living It Up

1994 · Movie · 97 min. · Italy

Direction Paolo Virzì

Cast Claudio Bigagli · Sabrina Ferilli · Massimo Ghini · Giorgio Algranti

Synopsis Living It Up (1994) follows the tumultuous journey of Bruno and Mirella, who tie the knot in 1989 and initially enjoy a seemingly idyllic life in the small town of Piombino. However, their bliss is disrupted when Bruno loses his...

6.5

21 votes

6.5

21 votes

Her Whole Life Ahead

2008 · Movie · 117 min. · Italy

Direction Paolo Virzì

Cast Isabella Ragonese · Massimo Ghini · Valerio Mastandrea · Micaela Ramazzotti

Synopsis Her Whole Life Ahead (2008) follows the journey of a talented young woman who has recently completed her studies and is now facing the challenges of entering the job market. After securing a position as a babysitter, she is unexpectedly...

6.4

197 votes

6.4

197 votes

The First Beautiful Thing

2010 · Movie · 106 min. · Italy

Direction Paolo Virzì

Cast Valerio Mastandrea · Micaela Ramazzotti · Stefania Sandrelli · Claudia Pandolfi

Synopsis The First Beautiful Thing (2010) follows the journey of a disillusioned academic who finds himself compelled to go back to his childhood home. His purpose is to support his ailing mother as she faces the end of her life.

6.3

2K votes

6.3

2K votes

Caterina in the Big City

2003 · Movie · 102 min. · Italy

Direction Paolo Virzì

Cast Alice Teghil · Sergio Castellitto · Margherita Buy · Zach Wallen

Synopsis Caterina in the Big City (2003) follows the journey of Caterina, a 12-year-old girl who moves from her small hometown of Montaldo Di Castro to the bustling city of Rome when her father, Giancarlo (Sergio Castellitto), is relocated for work....

6.2

1K votes

6.2

1K votes

Dry

2022 · Movie · 124 min. · Italy

Direction Paolo Virzì

Cast Silvio Orlando · Valerio Mastandrea · Elena Lietti · Tommaso Ragno

Synopsis Dry (2022) unfolds in a Rome that has been parched for three long years, with no rain in sight. As the city grapples with severe water scarcity, societal norms and regulations are forced to adapt. The narrative weaves together the...

6.1

29 votes

6.1

29 votes

The Leisure Seeker

2017 · Movie · 107 min. · Italy

Direction Paolo Virzì

Cast Helen Mirren · Donald Sutherland · Kirsty Mitchell · Janel Moloney

Synopsis The Leisure Seeker (2017) follows the journey of John and Ella Robina, a couple who have enjoyed a remarkable life together for over half a century. Now in their eighties, Ella is battling cancer and has decided to forgo further...

6.1

972 votes

6.1

972 votes

Every Blessed Day

2012 · Movie · 102 min. · Italy

Direction Paolo Virzì

Cast Luca Marinelli · Thony · Katie McGovern · Robin Mugnaini

Synopsis Every Blessed Day (2012) follows the journey of Guido and Antonia, a young couple with contrasting personalities and work schedules. Guido is employed as a nighttime doorman at a hotel, while Antonia works for a car rental service during the...

6.0

256 votes

6.0

256 votes

6.0

21 votes

My Name Is Tanino

2002 · Movie · 124 min. · Italy

Direction Paolo Virzì

Cast Corrado Fortuna · Rachel McAdams · Frank Crudele · Jessica De Marco

Synopsis My Name Is Tanino (2002) unfolds during a radiant Sicilian summer, where Tanino (Corrado Fortuna) finds himself in a heartwarming and delicate romance with Sally (Rachel McAdams), a young American vacationer. However, as the summer draws to a close, Sally...

5.9

132 votes

5.9

132 votes

Magic Nights

2018 · Movie · 110 min. · Italy

Direction Paolo Virzì

Cast Mauro Lamantia · Giovanni Toscano · Irene Vetere · Giancarlo Giannini

Synopsis Magic Nights (2018) follows the mysterious death of a celebrated film producer, whose body is discovered in the Tiber River. The prime suspects are three ambitious young screenwriters. Over the course of a single night in a police station, their...

5.3

307 votes

5.3

307 votes

N (Napoleon and Me)

2006 · Movie · 103 min. · Italy

Direction Paolo Virzì

Cast Daniel Auteuil · Elio Germano · Monica Bellucci · Sabrina Impacciatore

Synopsis N (Napoleon and Me) (2006) is set in 1814, when Napoleon Bonaparte is exiled to the Isle of Elba. The island's inhabitants and dignitaries greet him with fervor, but Martino Papucci, a young schoolteacher and poet from Portoferraio, harbors deep...

4.9

669 votes

4.9

669 votes

Intolerance

1997 · Movie · 94 min. · Italy

Direction Cosimo Alemà · Paolo Ameli · Claudio Camarca · Leonardo Celi

Cast Claudio Ammendola · Fiammetta Baralla · Luca Barbareschi · Livio Beshir

Synopsis Intolerance (1997) is a collaborative film endeavor designed to champion acceptance and the significance of variety. This movie brings together a diverse range of stories and perspectives to create a powerful narrative that underscores the importance of understanding and embracing...

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Un altro ferragosto

2024 · Movie · 115 min. · Italy

Direction Paolo Virzì

Cast Laura Morante · Sabrina Ferilli · Silvio Orlando · Christian De Sica

Synopsis Un altro ferragosto (2024) follows Altiero Molino, a 26-year-old digital entrepreneur, as he returns to the island of Ventotene with his photographer husband. Their visit is to reunite old friends around Altiero's ailing father, Sandro Molino, a journalist, for a...

Not rated

Not rated