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Marco Messeri
Marco Messeri (born 15 December 1948) is an Italian actor, comedian, stage director, singer-songwriter and voice actor. Life and career Born in Livorno, Messeri studied painting at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze and acting at the drama school of the Piccolo Teatro in Milan. He debuted on stage in 1969, in Paolo Poli's ''Il Brasile''. After several supporting roles, in 1987 he debuted in a leading role in Carlo Mazzacurati's '' Notte italiana'', winning a Globo d'oro for best new actor. The same year, he received a Ciak d'oro for best supporting actor thanks to his performance in Massimo Troisi's ''Le vie del Signore sono finite''. In 1995 he won a Nastro d'Argento for best supporting actor for his performance in Francesca Archibugi's ''Con gli occhi chiusi''. Messeri is also a singer-songwriter and composer of songs, usually used in his stage works. Selected filmography * '' La locandiera'' (1980) * '' I'm Starting from Three'' (1981) * ''Il paramedico'' (1982) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Livorno
Livorno () is a port city on the Ligurian Sea on the western coast of Tuscany, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Livorno, having a population of 158,493 residents in December 2017. It is traditionally known in English as Leghorn (pronounced , "Leghorn" in the . or ). During the , Livorno was designed as an "". Developing c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Starting From Three
''Ricomincio da tre'', internationally released as ''I'm Starting from Three'', is a 1981 Italian comedy film directed, co-written, and starring Massimo Troisi in his film debut. The film was awarded with two David di Donatello awards for Best Film and Best Actor. Plot Gaetano is a shy Neapolitan boy who lives in a southern-Italian city with his family: one brother, one sister, his mother and his father, an extremely Catholic man who has lost his right hand, and confides in a miracle by Madonna of the swords to get it back. Tired and bored about the excessive provincialism of his "entourage", and his alienating job in a food factory, Gaetano decides to hitch-hike to the more modern and cosmopolitan city of Florence. There he meets a beautiful girl, Marta, and they fall in love. Gaetano sets at Marta's and is later joined by his old friend Lello, a clumsy and rotund boy, albeit very funny in his friendship with the protagonist. One night at Marta's, while reading a manuscript, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Spasso Nel Tempo
''A spasso nel tempo'' () is a 1996 Italian science fiction adventure comedy film directed by Carlo Vanzina. The film is included in the Italian sub-genre of '' cinepanettoni''. According to Adam O'Leary, ''A spasso nel tempo'' and its sequel are «farcical elaborations of the ''Back to the Future'' films which riff on schoolbook history and on film and television culture». Plot Two Italian families meet in Universal Pictures' amusement park. Ascanio Colonna (Ascanio Orsini Varaldo in the original version) is a Roman prince, who immediately goes into battle with the Milanese Walter Colombo (Walter Boso in the original version), manager of a cinema. When the two families have to take the joust of Professor Mortimer's "Machine of Time", the machine jams right when Ascanio and Walter get on board. The two are sent in the Prehistoric era, and Professor Mortimer tries in every way to bring them back in the present era, making the two enemies a journey in all the eras of Time. Cast *Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vesna Goes Fast
''Vesna Goes Fast'' ( it, Vesna va veloce) is a 1996 Italian drama film directed by Carlo Mazzacurati. It entered the competition at the 53rd Venice International Film Festival, in which Tereza Zajickova won a Pasinetti Award for Best Actress. The film also won the Ciak d'Oro for best sound. Plot Cast * Tereza Zajickova: Vesna * Antonio Albanese: Antonio * Silvio Orlando: The insurer * Ivano Marescotti: The client * Antonio Catania: The owner of the diner * Roberto Citran: The waiter * Stefano Accorsi * Andrea Karnasová * Marco Messeri See also *Movies about immigration to Italy The filmography on immigration in Italy is a phenomenon started with the arrival of the first migratory flows in Italy, since the 1990s. Italian films 1988 - 1999 * Emir Kusturica, '' Time of the Gypsies'' (United Kingdom/Italy/Yugoslavia, 1988) ... References External links * 1996 films 1996 drama films Italian drama films Films directed by Carlo Mazzacurati Films about immigration to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Cold, Cold Winter
''A Cold, Cold Winter'' ( it, Un inverno freddo freddo) is a 1996 Italian romantic comedy film directed by Roberto Cimpanelli. For this film Cimpanelli won the 1997 Nastro d'Argento for best new director. Cast * Cecilia Dazzi: Rosanna * Carlotta Natoli: Monica * Paola Tiziana Cruciani: Danila * Marco Messeri: Gianfrancesco * Frédérique Feder: Guya * Armando De Razza: Bruno * Carlo Croccolo: Dr. Crocchia * Riccardo Garrone: Lawyer Rossi Mannelli * Valerio Mastandrea: Roby * Francesca Reggiani: Ginevra * Francesca Rettondini Francesca Rettondini (born 7 March 1968) is an Italian people, Italian actress and television presenter. She is internationally known for the role of a songstress by the name of Francesca in the 2002 film Ghost Ship (2002 film), ''Ghost Ship''. ...: Luana References External links * 1996 films 1996 romantic comedy films Italian romantic comedy films 1996 directorial debut films 1990s Italian-language films 1990s Italian films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camerieri
''Camerieri'' (''Waiters'') is a 1995 Italian comedy-drama film written and directed by Leone Pompucci. The film won two Silver Ribbons, for best screenplay and best supporting actress (to Regina Bianchi). Plot summary In a lonely restaurant on the beach, 4 waiters and the cook / his aide from Philippine are left alone by their senior boss ( Ciccio Ingrassia) who goes to the hospital for a sudden illness, on the last day before selling the place to dysfunctional family of a rich furniture factory owner. The new management is, still undecided on whether to keep the place as it is, or convert the location into further expansion of his main business, firing everybody. The fate of the staff depends on this decision, as they are all barely getting by with this job, from a marginalized state in society. They suffer from gambling addiction, mental problems, immigration issues or inexperience. The new owner Salvatore Azzaro, an old Roman hick, and his has decided to put them to a test ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Il Toro
''Il toro'' (also known as ''The Bull'') is a 1994 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Carlo Mazzacurati. The film entered the 51st Venice International Film Festival, where it was awarded with the Silver Lion and the Volpi Cup for best supporting actor (to Roberto Citran). Plot Franco, an employee in a cattle farm, is fired due to the difficulties facing the company. The blame game between his previous employer and his current one, who are reeling in an obscure bureaucratic hitch, does not allow him to obtain much of the liquidation he is entitled to. Exasperated and in debt (he is separated and with a young daughter to whom he has to buy an expensive braces), one night Franco sneaks into the company's offices to consult his file and finally find out who has to pay him the liquidation. Alarmed by some noises, while trying to hide, he comes across Corinth, a bull capable, thanks to artificial insemination, of earning over a billion lire. Franco then decides to steal the bull t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
With Closed Eyes
''With Closed Eyes'' ( it, Con gli occhi chiusi) is a 1994 Italian drama film written and directed by Francesca Archibugi. It is based on the novel with the same name written by Federigo Tozzi. For his performance Marco Messeri won the Nastro d'Argento for best supporting actor. Cast * Debora Caprioglio: Ghisola, adult *Marco Messeri: Domenico * Stefania Sandrelli: Anna * Alessia Fugardi: Ghisola, young age * Gabriele Bocciarelli: Pietro, young age * Ángela Molina: Rebecca * Fabio Modesti: Pietro, adult * Sergio Castellitto: Alberto * Margarita Lozano: Masa * Laura Betti: Beatrice * Nada Nada may refer to: Culture * Nāda, a concept in ancient Indian metaphysics Places *Nada, Hainan, China *Nada, Kentucky, an unincorporated community in the United States *Nada, Nepal, village in Achham District, Seti Zone * Nada, Texas, United S ...: singer References External links * 1994 films Italian drama films Films directed by Francesca Archibugi 1994 drama films 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pensavo Fosse Amore, Invece Era Un Calesse
'' Pensavo fosse amore, invece era un calesse'' (''I thought it was love, but it was a barouche'') is a 1991 Italian romance-comedy drama film. It is the last film directed by Massimo Troisi. For his performance Angelo Orlando won the David di Donatello for best supporting actor. Plot Tommaso and Cecilia are young engaged couple in Naples, leading an apparently regular life. He has a restaurant in Borgo Marinari near the area of Castel dell'Ovo. Tommaso's (single) friend Amedeo owns a book shop nearby; Amedeo's teenager sister, Chiara, is in love with Tommaso. Tommaso and Cecilia are about to get married, but Cecilia's excessive jealousy might ruin everything. During a moment of intimacy, she is convinced she heard her future husband saying another woman's name, Elena. The situation quickly degenerates, so Cecilia leaves Tommaso and starts seeing a mysterious, older man named Enea. In the meantime, Amedeo becomes involved with Flora, the former girlfriend of another frien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alberto Express
''Alberto Express'' is a 1990 French comedy film directed by Arthur Joffé. It was coproduced with Italy, where it was released as ''In viaggio con Alberto''. For his performance Sergio Castellitto was awarded at Montreal World Film Festival. Cast * Sergio Castellitto: Alberto Capuana *Nino Manfredi: Alberto's father *Marie Trintignant: Clara *Marco Messeri: Ticket inspector * Jeanne Moreau: The baroness *Angela Goodwin: The mother *Michel Aumont: The debtor *Thomas Langmann Thomas Langmann (born 24 May 1971) is a French film producer and actor, known for producing '' The Artist'' (2011), for which he received an Academy Award for Best Picture as producer in 2012. Career Langmann began his career as an actor in his ...: Young Alberto * Dominique Pinon: The driver References External links * 1990 films 1990 comedy films French comedy films Films directed by Arthur Joffé 1990s French films {{1990s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Fracassa's Journey
''Captain Fracassa's Journey'' ( it, Il viaggio di Capitan Fracassa) is a 1990 Italian comedy film directed by Ettore Scola. The film is based on the 1863 novel '' Captain Fracasse'' by Théophile Gautier. It was entered into the 41st Berlin International Film Festival. Plot The story takes place in France during 1600s. A ramshackle theater company of Commedia dell'arte (Comedy of Art) has to roam through the provinces, hoping to reach the court of Louis XIII. However, it often remains for days on a single place. In fact, a member of the company is seriously ill and so the actor who plays Punch (Troisi) tells how it all took place to a traveler who sees the bandwagon. The theater company recently was already going to visit the King of France that he might have better luck presenting their games and shows, but they ran into a storm. There, the members sought refuge in what appeared a ruined castle, where they are greeted by a servant (Ciccio Ingrassia) and his young impoverished m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Wood Pigeon
''Red Wood Pigeon'' ( it, Palombella rossa) is a 1989 Italian comedy drama film written and directed by Nanni Moretti. The film won the Nastro d'Argento for best original story. Plot summary Michele Apicella, an MP for the Italian Communist Party, is involved in a car accident and consequently loses his memory. Michele is also a player for the Monteverde water polo team; he joins the team on a trip to play an important match in Sicily which will decide who wins the league, despite being uncertain of his own identity. The match lasts all day and well into the night, and throughout, Michele engages in conversations with other players, a trade unionist, the referee, a Catholic, a journalist and his daughter, in an attempt to reconstruct his sense of self. It becomes apparent that earlier in the week, he had given a momentous speech, the content of which he cannot remember. As the match drags on, the spectators and players become increasingly engrossed by the film ''Doctor Zhivago' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
