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The Review: ‘The Greater Good’- A Journey of Connection and Self-Discovery

Neill Frazer — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:08:25 +0000

Italian filmmaker and actor Rocco Papaleo returns behind the camera with The Greater Good (Il Bene Comune), a heartfelt and occasionally unconventional film about redemption, human connection and the importance of finding your place in the world. Set against the breathtaking landscapes of Italy’s Pollino National Park, this character-driven story takes audiences on a journey…

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The Review: ‘Life Is Life’ – A Heartfelt Italian Drama About Family, Land and Standing Your Ground

Neill Frazer — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:11:44 +0000

featuring @anarchy_pr @italianfilmfest Italian director Riccardo Milani’s La Vita Va Cosi (also known as Life Is Life) is a heartfelt comedy-drama that explores the conflict between tradition and progress, while examining the importance of family, community and staying true to your beliefs. Set against the breathtaking landscapes of Sardinia, the film tells the story of…

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The Review: ‘Classmates’- A Warm, Honest Look At The Power Of A Teacher

Neill Frazer — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:54:16 +0000

featuring @anarchy_pr @italianfilmfest There is something instantly familiar about Classmates, even for those of us who have never stepped inside a classroom in Rome. At its heart, Umberto Carteni’s Italian dramatic comedy is a story about education, second chances and the complicated lives that students bring with them through the classroom doors. Set in Rome’s…

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The Review: ‘La Scala: The Force of Destiny’

Neill Frazer — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:45:46 +0000

There is something undeniably magical about watching an enormous creative production come together, and La Scala: The Force of Destiny captures that magic beautifully. Director Anissa Bonnefont takes audiences inside Milan’s legendary Teatro alla Scala, offering an intimate and absorbing look at the months of preparation behind a production of Giuseppe Verdi’s The Force of Destiny. Rather than…

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The Review: ‘A Brief Affair’ – When Desire Crosses the Line

Neill Frazer — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:50:00 +0000

featuring @anarchy_pr @italianfilmfest Italian filmmaker Ludovica Rampoldi makes her feature directorial debut with A Brief Affair (Breve storia d’amore), an intriguing relationship drama that gradually transforms a seemingly ordinary affair into something far more psychologically complicated. The film centres on Lea (Pilar Fogliati), a woman in her thirties who unexpectedly meets Rocco (Adriano Giannini), a married man…

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The Review: ‘Sweetheart’ – A Tender Clash Between Two Generations

Neill Frazer — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:35:58 +0000

There is plenty to admire about Sweetheart, or Gioia mia in its original Italian title. Margherita Spampinato’s feature debut has an appealing premise, a beautiful Sicilian setting and two central performances that provide the movie with much of its heart. Yet despite these ingredients, Sweetheart for me never quite develops into the emotionally powerful coming-of-age story that I was…

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