Pranzo di ferragosto
Broke, and armed only with his sense of humor, middle-aged Gianni lives with his mother in their old apartment. The debts are mounting, but if Gianni looks after the building manager's mother during the Ferragosto, a mid-August holiday, all will be forgiven.
Mid-August Lunch (2008) is a comedy film directed by Gianni Di Gregorio, released on April 30, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Gianni Di Gregorio, Valeria De Franciscis, Maria Calì and Grazia Cesarini Sforza. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 146 ratings.
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Gianni Di Gregorio
as Gianni
Valeria De Franciscis
as Valeria (Gianni's Mother)
Maria Calì
as Tia Maria (Alfonso's Aunt)
Grazia Cesarini Sforza
as Grazia (Marcello's Mother)
Marina Cacciotti
as Maria (Alfonso's Mother)
Luigi Marchetti
as Vikingo
Alfonso Santagata
as Alfonso
Marcello Ottolenghi
as Marcello (Doctor)
Petre Rosu
as Barbone
Biagio Ursitti
as Luigi
Directed by Gianni Di Gregorio, written by Simone Riccardini, Gianni Di Gregorio and Gianni Di Gregorio, produced by Matteo Garrone.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 146 ratings.
Mid August Lunch divides with its minimalist approach. While some viewers would dismiss the narrative as forgettable and pointless, arguing it lacks real emotional weight, others celebrate its undeniable charm. The movie avoids a caustic perspective on aging, choosing instead to present a gentle, leisurely look at a man managing a lively group of older women. It succeeds as a saddening slice of Italian life. A very…
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The main cast of Mid-August Lunch (2008) includes Gianni Di Gregorio, Valeria De Franciscis, Maria Calì, Grazia Cesarini Sforza and Marina Cacciotti. The film was directed by Gianni Di Gregorio. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Mid-August Lunch was released on April 30, 2008 and runs for 1h 15m.
Mid-August Lunch (2008) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 146 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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