''Cuore sacro'' (Sacred heart) is a 2005 Italian film which tells the story of an Italian workaholic businesswoman Irene ( Barbora Bobuľová) who experiences the loss of two of her friends by suicide. This loss, combined with her desire to sell off a piece of property that includes the living quarters of her eccentric mother, ends up sending her on a journey of emotional and spiritual transformation.

Awards

The movie won the 2005 David di Donatello awards for Best Actress (Barbora Bobuľová) and Best Production Design (Andrea Crisanti). Other awards were won at the 2005 Flaiano Film Festival, including the Audience Award for Best Actress (Barbora Bobulova), Best Cinematography (Gianfilippo Corticelli), and Best Supporting Actress (Erika Blanc).

Cast

* Barbora Bobuľová: Irene Ravelli * Camille Dugay Comencini: Benny *

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: Eleonora Ravelli *

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: padre Carras * Gigi Angelillo: Aurelio *

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: Maria Clara Ravelli *

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: Giancarlo * Caterina Vertova: Angela Marchetti * Stefano Santospago: Giorgio Marchetti *

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: Anna Maria * Paolo Romano: Alberto * Stefania Spugnini: Liliana *

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: Psicologa

External links

* 2000s Italian-language films 2005 drama films 2005 films Films directed by Ferzan Özpetek Films set in Rome Films about suicide Italian drama films 2000s Italian films {{2000s-Italy-film-stub