Soundtrack: Andrea Guerra

Direction Terry George

Cast Don Cheadle · Sophie Okonedo · Desmond Dube · Hakeem Kae-Kazim

Synopsis Hotel Rwanda (2004) tells the genuine account of a typical individual whose profound affection for his family motivated him to perform an exceptional act of bravery. This act resulted in the rescue of over a thousand vulnerable Rwandans during the...

Direction Marco Pontecorvo

Cast Jalil Lespert · Evita Ciri · Gabi Rauta · Patrice Juiff

Synopsis Pa-ra-da (2008) chronicles the genuine account of French clown Miloud Oukili, beginning with his journey to Romania in 1992, just three years after the downfall of Ceausescu. The narrative delves into his interactions with the street children of Bucharest, referred...

Direction Gabriele Muccino

Cast Will Smith · Thandie Newton · Jaden Smith · Dan Castellaneta

Synopsis The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) follows the inspiring journey of Chris Gardner (Will Smith), a dedicated father navigating the challenges of single parenthood and financial hardship. After his partner (Thandie Newton) leaves due to the relentless pressure of their economic...

Direction Roberto Faenza

Cast Luca Zingaretti · Alessia Goria · Corrado Fortuna · Giovanna Bozzolo

Synopsis In the Light of the Sun (2005) follows the story of Padre Puglisi, a dedicated priest serving in a Palermo neighborhood under the grip of the mafia. He devotes his life to rescuing children from the streets and transforming his...

Direction Ferzan Ozpetek

Cast Margherita Buy · Stefano Accorsi · Serra Yilmaz · Gabriel Garko

Synopsis His Secret Life (2001) follows the emotional journey of Antonia, a dedicated AIDS doctor whose life takes a dramatic turn when her husband is tragically killed in a car accident. Overwhelmed by grief, Antonia finds herself in a deep depression...

Direction Roberto Faenza

Cast Iain Glen · Emilia Fox · Craig Ferguson · Caroline Ducey

Synopsis The Soul Keeper (2002) follows contemporary researchers Maria Spielrein and Fraser as they delve into the intriguing life of Sabina Spielrein in Russia. At the dawn of the 20th century, Sabina, a Russian woman, was a patient under the care...

Direction Marco Bechis

Cast Claudio Santamaria · Alicélia Batista Cabreira · Chiara Caselli · Pedro Abrísio da Silva

Synopsis Birdwatchers (2008) follows the story of a Guarani Indian tribe as they strive to reclaim their ancestral territory, which is now part of a prosperous landowner's estate. The film delves into the escalating tensions that arise as the tribe's efforts...

Direction Ferzan Ozpetek

Cast Giovanna Mezzogiorno · Massimo Girotti · Raoul Bova · Filippo Nigro

Synopsis Facing Window (2003) follows Giovanna, a woman who finds herself caring for a Holocaust survivor brought home by her husband. As she grapples with the deterioration of her marriage, Giovanna begins to contemplate her own life and finds herself drawn...

Direction Ettore Scola

Cast Federico Fellini · Vittorio Viviani · Sergio Rubini · Antonella Attili

Synopsis How Strange to be Named Federico: Scola narrates Fellini (2013) is a heartfelt tribute and personal reflection by Ettore Scola, marking the 20th anniversary of Federico Fellini's passing. This documentary delves into the life and work of the legendary director,...

Direction Christian Duguay

Cast Alessandro Preziosi · Monica Guerritore · Gerald Alexander Held · Johannes Brandrup

Synopsis Augustine: The Decline of the Roman Empire (TV Miniseries) (2010) is a captivating two-part television event that delves into the transformative journey of Aurelius Augustinus, chronicling his evolution into the revered Saint Augustine of Hippo. This miniseries offers a profound...

Direction Emanuele Crialese

Cast Valeria Golino · Vincenzo Amato · Francesco Casisa · Veronica D'Agostino

Synopsis Grazia's Island (Respiro) (2002) is set on the picturesque island of Lampedusa, situated near western Sicily. The island is home to rival boy gangs who play roughly among the seaside cliffs, while husbands venture out to sea and wives work...

Direction Luca Rea

Cast Quentin Tarantino · Franco Nero · Ruggero Deodato

Synopsis Django & Django (2021) delves into the cinematic legacy of Sergio Corbucci, hailed by Quentin Tarantino as the second greatest director of Italian westerns. This documentary explores Corbucci's impactful films, including "Django," which inspired Tarantino's "Django Unchained." Through rare archival...

Direction Aldo Baglio · Giacomo Poretti · Giovanni Storti · Massimo Venier

Cast Aldo Baglio · Giacomo Poretti · Giovanni Storti · Aldo Maccione

Synopsis La leggenda di Al, John e Jack (2002) follows the misadventures of three mobsters, Al Caruso, John Gresco, and Jack Amoruso, who are employed by the notorious Genovese family. Their bumbling antics often lead to more trouble than they can...

Direction Paolo Zucca

Cast Stefano Accorsi · Geppi Cucciari · Jacopo Cullin · Alessio Di Clemente

Synopsis The Referee (2013) chronicles the ascent and descent of a dishonest referee. The eternal struggle between two bitter rivals at the base of the football rankings. The chaos unleashed by the third division of the football pyramid. Atletico Bonacattu, the...

Direction Gianluca Maria Tavarelli

Cast Michele Riondino · Andrea Tidona · Fabrizio Pizzuto · Alessio Piazza

Synopsis The Young Montalbano (TV Series) (2012) follows the early career of Salvo Montalbano, who serves as a deputy commissioner in a secluded village nestled within the Sicilian mountains. The narrative kicks off with the murder of a notorious local criminal,...

Direction Massimo Venier

Cast Aldo Baglio · Giovanni Storti · Giacomo Poretti · Paola Cortellesi

Direction Maurizio Zaccaro

Cast Stefania Rocca · Johannes Brandrup · Hary Prinz · Silvia Ajelli

Synopsis Mafalda di Savoia (TV Miniseries) (2006) presents a poignant narrative that flips the classic Cinderella story on its head. This gripping historical drama follows the life of an Italian princess, Mafalda di Savoia, who, despite being born into a life...

Direction Sharat Katariya

Cast Ayushmann Khurrana · Sanjay Mishra · Bhumi Pednekar · Kumar Sanu

Synopsis Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015) follows the story of a young man named Prem, who is a slim and lanky individual, and Sandhya, a woman with a larger physique. Their lives become intertwined when their families arrange a marriage between...

Direction Ferzan Ozpetek

Cast Valerio Mastandrea · Isabella Ferrari · Valerio Binasco · Nicole Grimaudo

Synopsis A Perfect Day (2008) is a gripping narrative that delves into the extremes to which individuals may be pushed by a shattered heart. In the aftermath of their separation, the harsh realities that characterized Emma and Antonio's marriage resurface, leading...

Direction Christian Duguay

Cast Shirley MacLaine · Malcolm McDowell · Barbora Bobulova · Cosimo Fusco

Synopsis Coco Chanel (TV) (2008) is a captivating miniseries produced by Lifetime, showcasing the life of the legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel. The film stars Shirley MacLaine as the iconic designer in her later years, as she strives to reassert her...