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Director:  Claudio Caligari

Length:  100 mins

Cast:  Luca Marinelli, Alessandro Borghi, Roberta Mattei, Silvia D'Amico, Alessandro Bernardin

Genre:  Drama

Language:  In Italian with English subtitles

Synopsis

In 2015, Italy nominated "Don't Be Bad" for entry into the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film and I can see why. This film is not what it seems on the surface and is a clever and deep exploration of friendship, hope and life in the outskirts of Rome.

The Director, Claudio Caligari is considered a cult director. "Don't Be Bad" was his final film and he passed away after finishing it so never saw the critical acclaim he garnered.

WINNER

• Silver Ribbon – Venice Film Festival 2015
• Best Cinematography and Best Sound - Nastro d'Argento Awards 2016
• Best Sound - David di Donatello Awards 2016
• Best Film, Best Actor - Nuovolmaie Talent Award for Best Italian Actor in a Debut Film
• Best Italian Film - Sorriso Diverso Venezia Award

 

SCREENINGS

Academy Gold, Christchurch

Thursday 22 June - 4.00pm

The Suter Theatre, Nelson

Thursday 22 June - 2.00pm

Rialto, Tauranga

Thursday 13 July - 4.00pm

Event Cinema, Havelock North

Wednesday 2 August - 4.30pm