114 mins |
Rated
TBC
Directed by Ferzan Ozpetek
Starring Stefano Accorsi, Edoardo Leo, Jasmine Trinca, Serra Yilmaz, Barbara Alberti, Sara Ciocca
Director, Ferzan Ozpetek is a prolific and celebrated filmmaker that possesses the rate skill of being an accomplished visual craftsman, while telling deeply humanistic stories. The Goddess of Fortune is filled with warmth, gentle humour and heartfelt drama. It is fresh and contemporary in style and thematics, yet at the same time, it harks back to a brilliant tradition of Italian romantic films, with all the joys, passion, trials and tribulations of real love.
It is the story of a couple whose lives are turned upside down when they must take care of a sick friend’s children. This seemingly simple set up is never treated superficially, and therefore all of the humour and drama reveals completely unexpected layers. The colourful cast are nothing short of superb. These are big names in Italian Cinema. We are proud to programme this film for our Opening Night with its glorious depictions of Rome and Palermo meeting storytelling and acting of the highest order.
AWARDS & FESTIVALS
WINNER Best Actress, Best Song, David di Donatello Awards 2020
WINNER Best Actor for Stefano Accorsi and Edoardo Leo, Best Film, Best Song, Golden Ciak Awards
NOMINATED Best Director, Best Screenplay, David di Donatello Awards 2020
NOMINATED Best Director, Best Actress, Golden Ciak Awards 2020
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Director, Ferzan Ozpetek is a prolific and celebrated filmmaker that possesses the rate skill of being an accomplished visual craftsman, while telling deeply humanistic stories. The Goddess of Fortune is filled with warmth, gentle humour and heartfelt drama. It is fresh and contemporary in style and thematics, yet at the same time, it harks back to a brilliant tradition of Italian romantic films, with all the joys, passion, trials and tribulations of real love.
It is the story of a couple whose lives are turned upside down when they must take care of a sick friend’s children. This seemingly simple set up is never treated superficially, and therefore all of the humour and drama reveals completely unexpected layers. The colourful cast are nothing short of superb. These are big names in Italian Cinema. We are proud to programme this film for our Opening Night with its glorious depictions of Rome and Palermo meeting storytelling and acting of the highest order.
AWARDS & FESTIVALS
WINNER Best Actress, Best Song, David di Donatello Awards 2020
WINNER Best Actor for Stefano Accorsi and Edoardo Leo, Best Film, Best Song, Golden Ciak Awards
NOMINATED Best Director, Best Screenplay, David di Donatello Awards 2020
NOMINATED Best Director, Best Actress, Golden Ciak Awards 2020