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, starring

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and

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. It tells the story of two women from different backgrounds who become friends while being treated at a mental institution. It was screened in the

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Cast

- Donatella Morelli *

- Beatrice Morandini Valdirana *

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- Fiamma Zappa *

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- Floriano Morelli * - Pierluigi Aitiani * - Renato Corsi *

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- Luciana Brogi Morelli *

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- Giorgio Lorenzini * - Torregiani * - Signora Morandini Valdirana

Production

The film was produced by Lotus Production and Rai Cinema. It was shot in Tuscany and Rome. Filming began on 18 May 2015 and lasted eight weeks.

Release

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released the film in Italy on 18 May 2016. The film's first English-speaking audience release took place in Australia on November 24, 2016 through Hi Gloss Entertainment. The film had previously played at th
New Zealand Film Festival
and at the Italian Film Festival in Australia. The film was previewed to mental health professionals to generate interest and discussions on themes in the film. At present the film is rated 82% on the website

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Awards

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* {{Authority control 2016 films Films directed by Paolo Virzì Films shot in Rome Films shot in Tuscany 2010s Italian-language films Films about psychiatry Films set in Tuscany Italian road comedy-drama films 2010s road comedy-drama films