The Roman actress Micaela Ramazzotti, after many leading roles in front of the camera, has decided to step back and “sign” her first film as director, where she also plays the role of an actress, without forgetting some of her important and very intense roles, such as in “La Pazza Gioia” and “Tutta la vita ante” by Paolo Virzi or in “Tenderness” by Gianni Amelio and “Anni Happy” by Daniele Lucchetti.
Michaela and Felicita’s success
His debut in Felicita was also acclaimed and applauded at the recent Venice Film Festival, where he won the Audience Award in the Horizonte Extra section. In fact (despite some minor flaws, probably due to the first experience) this is a beautiful film, shot simply and naturally, written by Ramazzotti herself together with Isabella Cecchi and Alessandra Guidi.
Michaela and history
The story is about a lower-middle-class Roman family in which the parents (Max Tortora and Anna Galiena) turn out to be very selfish and, if we like, exploitative towards two brothers, Désiré (Micaela Ramazzotti) and Claudio (Matteo Olivetti). ). She works as a hairdresser, especially on film sets, where she often finds herself in awkward situations, forced to endure the advances of actors, and it is no coincidence that she was nicknamed “the cyclist”, because almost everyone “ride” with her.
The brother is in a state of severe depression, which will lead him to hospitalization and forced to take psychotropic drugs, which does not give him much prospects for the future. There’s also Desiree’s boyfriend, played by Sergio Rubini, a decidedly snobbish, left-wing and very pedantic university professor. Who is much older than her, treats her with disdain and stays together only for the purpose of sex. In short, Desiree experiences a series of negative situations, but nevertheless she is always looking for that “happiness” that seems to be just around the corner. He never loses his smile, even when faced with the “harassment” of his father, a presenter on private television and at village festivals, who in some respects recalls some of Alberto Sordi’s old “mean” roles.
Michaela and the camera
Ramazzotti is good as a director, but she is definitely better as a number one actress in roles that show fragility and at the same time the desire for great redemption. She also touches on the topic of mental health related to the figure of her brother, remembering the film “La pazza gioia”, where she was the main character along with Valeria Bruni.
Michaela and Rome
And there are also places in this film that give you an idea. The buildings of Fiumicino, very dear to Pier Paolo Pasolini, where the actress and director were born. The theme of the old and beloved Italian comedy is repeated often, and this is not a “deminutio capitis”, but rather confirms the first work of Micaela Ramazzotti, who is able to look with humility at the “masters” of Italian cinema.
Director: Micaela Ramazzotti. Cast: Anna Galiena, Max Tortora, Micaela Ramazzotti, Matteo Olivetti, Sergio Rubini. Made in Italy. Year: 2023. Genre: Comedy. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
What’s new in Kandiani
From September 21
DRESSERS 4:A team of mercenaries returns as the last defense of the world. In the last chapter, Jasm Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Tony Jaa, 50 Cents, Megan Fox (https://tinyurl.com/Mercenari4-IMG)
From 25 to 27 September
EXORCIST: For Warner Bros’ 100th anniversary, the long cut is returning, restored in 4K: THE EXORCIST, a film by William Friedkin. The progenitor of the masterpiece of all horror films. Also in the original version with subtitles (https://tinyurl.com/Esorcista-IMG)
CARLOS: SANTANA’S JOURNEY: World premiere of the extraordinary journey into the musical world of the legendary Carlos Santana (https://tinyurl.com/Carlos-IMG)
Events in Kandiani
Sunday, September 24
MATINA FROM KANDIANI
Candiani matinees* continue at 10:30 – all films priced at €5.50 (Oppenheimer 6:50).
Until Thursday 21 September
Come back CINEMA AT THE PARTY all films for 3.50 euros
Planning:
MURDER IN VENICE:A new film about detective Hercule Poirot, played by Kenneth Branagh. In this new chapter, Hercule Poirot will have to solve a murder that occurred during a séance in Venice. (https://tinyurl.com/AssassinioVenezia-IMG)
GRAN TURISMO:The film, an adaptation of the Gran Turismo video game series, tells the true story of Ian Mardenborough, a teenage e-sports player who becomes a professional Nissan driver thanks to his prowess in video games. With David Harbor and Orlando Bloom (https://tinyurl.com/GranTurismo-IMG)
I AM THE CAPTAIN: A journey through the dangers of the desert, the dangers of the sea and the ambiguities of the human being.(https://tinyurl.com/IoCapitano-IMG)
NUN 2: The most brutal demon in The Conjuring universe returns(https://tinyurl.com/TheNun2-IMG)
OPPENHEIMER: Christopher Nolan’s new masterpiece with Cillian Murphy. In Dolby Atmos, as well as in the original version. Buy your ticket now (https://tinyurl.com/Oppenheimer-IMG)
BARBIE: The most anticipated movie of the year arrives: BARBIE, Greta Gerwig’s film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Live action from the world’s most beloved doll. Barbie decides to leave the colorful world of Barbieland and go to the real world. In Dolby Atmos, as well as in the original version with subtitles (https://bit.ly/Barbie_IMG)
At Img Cinemas Palazzo
What’s new in the palace
From September 21
Happiness: A film by Michaela Ramazzotti with Max Tortora. The film, which won Best Newcomer Film at the Venice Film Festival, tells the story of the struggle to escape broken family ties (https://tinyurl.com/Felicità-IMG).
Planning:
NINJA TURTLES OF CHAOS MUTANTS:New animated version for the young Turtle brothers who emerge from an underground lair to save New York from a group of criminals who have taken control of it (https://bit.ly/TartarugheNinja_IMG)
JEANNE DUBARRY – THE KING’S FAVORITE:Film by Maiwenn with Johnny Depp. Opening film of the Cannes Film Festival 2023. Drama inspired by the life of the last lover of King Louis XV at the court of Versailles (https://bit.ly/Jeanne_IMG)
OPPENHEIMER: Christopher Nolan’s new masterpiece with Cillian Murphy. In Dolby Atmos, as well as in the original version. Buy your ticket now(https://tinyurl.com/Oppenheimer-IMG)