From Venice to Moscow
City:
Moscow
Cinemas:
Illuzion Cinema
Dates:
3–7 March 2015
Partners:
71 Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica
Italian Cultural Institute in Moscow
CoolConnections
Illuzion Cinema
supported by The Embassy of Italy in Russia
Необычный день
Una giornata particolare
Countries: Italy, Canada
Year: 1977
Director: Ettore Scola
Cast: Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, John Vernon
Genre: drama
Language: Italian
Translation: russian subtitles
Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Возраст: +
The film is set during the late 1930s: the occasion is the first meeting between Mussolini and Hitler. Left alone in her tenement home when her fascist husband runs off to attend the historic event, Sophia Loren strikes up a friendship with her mysterious neighbor Mastroianni. As the day segues into night, Loren and Mastroianni develop a very special relationship that will radically alter both of their outlooks on life.
Awards and festivals:
Cannes Film Festival - participation
Academy Award Nomination - Best Actor, Best Foreign Language Film
Venice Film Festival - Best Restored Film
Cesar Award - Best Foreign Language Award
David di Donatello Award - Best Director, Best Actress
Italian Golden Globe Award - Best Film, Best Actress, Best Actor
Italian Film Critics Society Award - Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Score
