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Love At First Sight (1985 Film)
''Love at First Sight'' ( it, Colpo di fulmine) is a 1985 Italian comedy film directed by Marco Risi. Plot At the age of thirty Carlo is a chronic and complex boy, in full existential crisis, left by his wife for a more mature and self-confident man, and fired from a job he has never loved. Having reached the limit of endurance, he decides to change scenery for a while and, accepting the invitation of his historic friend Massimo, he leaves Rome to spend a few weeks in Venice, the city where man has rebuilt his life. Massimo also has a bankruptcy story behind him, from which his 11-year-old daughter Giulia was born. Carlo has not seen his friend's daughter for some years, and when he meets Giulia for the first time, he is strangely struck. Even the girl immediately shows a strong sympathy towards her father's young friend, with a very different character compared to the adults she knows. The time spent in the lagoon soon leads Carlo to forget his ex-girlfriend, while the commitme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marco Risi
Marco Risi (born 4 June 1951) is an Italian film director, screenwriter, film producer and cinematographer. Born in Milan, he is son of director Dino Risi. After graduating from Liceo Scientifico, Risi joined the faculty of philosophy, but abandoned his studies after two years. He began his career as an assistant of his uncle, Nelo Risi, for ''A Season in Hell'' (1971) and thereafter for directors such as Duccio Tessari, Steno, Alberto Sordi. He also collaborated with some scripts for films directed by his father. He made his directorial debut in 1977, with the RAI television documentary ''Appunti su Hollywood''. After three quite successful comedy films, since 1987 Risi's cinema focused into more complex social and political issues, such as the military service seen as a traumatic experience (''Soldati - 365 all'alba''), the juvenile delinquency in and out of prison (''Mery per sempre'' and '' Ragazzi fuori''), the crash of Itavia Flight 870 (''Il muro di Gomma''), the gang rape ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Tognazzi
Ricky Tognazzi (born Riccardo Tognazzi; ; 1 May 1955) is an Italian actor and film director. He has appeared in 50 films and television shows since 1963. His film '' The Escort'' was entered into the 1993 Cannes Film Festival. In 1991, he won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 41st Berlin International Film Festival for his film ''Ultra''. Five years later, his film '' Strangled Lives'' won the Alfred Bauer Prize at the 46th Berlin International Film Festival. He is the son of film actor and director Ugo Tognazzi and the half-brother of actor Gianmarco Tognazzi and film director Maria Sole Tognazzi. In 2016, he appeared as an out-of touch variety show host in the music video for "''Tutti Frutti''" by English rock band New Order. He's an outspoken atheist, even if he admires some religious figures such as Saint Thomas, Pope John XXIII and Pope Francis. Selected filmography Director * ''Little Misunderstandings'' (1989) * ''Ultra'' (1991) * '' The Escort'' (1993) * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Scored By Manuel De Sica
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Directed By Marco Risi
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985 Comedy Films
The year 1985 was designated as the International Youth Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** The Internet's Domain Name System is created. ** Greenland withdraws from the European Economic Community as a result of a new agreement on fishing rights. * January 7 – Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launches ''Sakigake'', Japan's first interplanetary spacecraft and the first deep space probe to be launched by any country other than the United States or the Soviet Union. * January 15 – Tancredo Neves is elected president of Brazil by the Congress, ending the 21-year military rule. * January 20 – Ronald Reagan is privately sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. * January 27 – The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is formed, in Tehran. * January 28 – The charity single record "We Are the World" is recorded by USA for Africa. February * February 4 – The border between Gibraltar and Spain re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Comedy Films
Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, an ethnic group or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance language *** Regional Italian, regional variants of the Italian language ** Languages of Italy, languages and dialects spoken in Italy ** Italian culture, cultural features of Italy ** Italian cuisine, traditional foods ** Folklore of Italy, the folklore and urban legends of Italy ** Mythology of Italy, traditional religion and beliefs Other uses * Italian dressing, a vinaigrette-type salad dressing or marinade * Italian or Italian-A, alternative names for the Ping-Pong virus, an extinct computer virus See also * * * Italia (other) * Italic (other) * Italo (other) * The Italian (other) * Italian people (other) Italian people may refer to: * in terms of ethnicity: all ethnic Italians, in and outside of Italy * i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985 Films
The following is an overview of events in 1985 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1985 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Context The year was considered an unsuccessful one for film. Despite a record number of film releases, many films failed at the box office, and ticket sales were down 17% compared with 1984. Industry executives believed the problem, in part, was a lack of original concepts. Films about fantasy and magic failed, as audiences leaned towards science-fiction. Janet Maslin said the fault for this lay partly with Steven Spielberg, who had created such a successful template with films like '' E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'' and ''Close Encounters of the Third Kind'' that many fantasy films had imitated them. There was also a saturation of youth-oriented films targeted at those under 18. Executi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Italian Films Of 1985 ...
A list of films produced in Italy in 1985 (see 1985 in film): References Footnotes Sources * External linksItalian films of 1985at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Italian Films Of 1985 1985 Italin Films A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franca Scagnetti
Franca Scagnetti (17 May 1924 – 1 November 1999) was an Italian film actress. She appeared in over 80 films between 1969 and 1999. She was born and died in Rome, Italy. Selected filmography * ''Ehi amigo, sei morto!'' (1970) - Nathaniel's Wife (uncredited) * ''Trastevere'' (1971) - Andrea's wife * ''I due assi del guantone'' (1971) - Mother of a Boxer (uncredited) * ''In the Name of the Italian People'' (1971) - Porter * ''Siamo tutti in libertà provvisoria'' (1971) - Woman Looking for Judge Stammati (uncredited) * ''Senza famiglia, nullatenenti cercano affetto'' (1972) - Woman in Hospital (uncredited) * '' Il sindacalista'' (1972) - Worker (uncredited) * ''Le notti peccaminose di Pietro l'Aretino'' (1972) - Villager (uncredited) * ''Crime Boss'' (1972) - Don Faiena's Maid (uncredited) * ''Girolimoni, il mostro di Roma'' (1972) - (uncredited) * ''Alfredo, Alfredo'' (1972) - Maid (uncredited) * ''The Scientific Cardplayer'' (1972) - Pasqualina * ''Meo Patacca'' (1972) - Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valeria D'Obici
Valeria D'Obici (born 17 April 1952) is an Italian film and television actress. Born in Lerici, Valeria D'Obici debuted in 1974 in the "poliziottesco" ''La polizia ha le mani legate''. Her breakout role was the ugly Fosca in Ettore Scola's ''Passion of Love'' (1981); for this role she was awarded with a David di Donatello for Best Actress. Awards * 1981 David di Donatello for Best Actress, winner - ''Passion of Love'' * 1982 David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress, nominee - '' Piso Pisello'' * 1984 David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress, nominee - ''A Proper Scandal ''Uno scandalo perbene'' (internationally released as ''A Proper Scandal'') is a 1984 Italian drama film. It represents the last film written and directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile. It is a true dramatization of the Bruneri-Canella case. The f ...'' * 1988 San Remo Film Festival, Best Actress, winner - '' La rosa bianca'' References External links * Italian film actresses 1952 bir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elisabetta Giovannini
Elisabetta is an Italian feminine given name related to Elizabeth. * Elisabetta Artuso (born 1974), Italian former middle distance runner * Elisabetta Barbato (1921–2014), Italian operatic soprano * Elisabetta Casellati (born 1946), Italian politician and the first Italian woman president of the Italian Senate * Elisabetta Dami (born 1958), Italian children's books author, creator of the character Geronimo Stilton * Elisabetta de Gambarini (1730–1765), English composer, mezzo-soprano, organist, harpsichordist, pianist, orchestra conductor and painter * Elisabetta Gardini (born 1956), Italian politician, TV presenter and actress * Elisabetta Gonzaga (1471–1526), Italian noblewoman renowned for her cultured and virtuous life * Elisabetta Grimani (died 1792), wife of the last Doge of Venice * Elisabetta Keller (1891–1969), Swiss painter * Elisabetta Querini (1628–1709), wife of the Doge of Venice by marriage * Elisabetta Sanna (1788–1857), Italian Roman Catholic who was beat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanessa Gravina
Vanessa Gravina (born 4 January 1974) is an Italian film, television and stage actress. Born in Milan, Gravina debuted as a child actress in 1985, starring opposite Jerry Calà in the Marco Risi's romantic comedy ''Love at First Sight''. For her performance she was nominated for Silver Ribbon for best new actress. In the following years she kept starring in films while continuing her studies at the Liceo linguistico. Starting in the late 1980s she gradually focused on television, where she got her main successes. She is also active on stage, where she worked with Dacia Maraini and Giorgio Strehler Giorgio Strehler (; ; 14 August 1921 – 25 December 1997) was an actor, Italian opera and theatre director. Biography Strehler was born in Barcola, Trieste; His father, Bruno Strehler, was a native of Trieste with family roots in Vienna and die ..., among others. She considers herself Buddhist. References External links * Italian film actresses 1974 births Actress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
