My Mother's Smile
Summary:
Ernesto (Sergio Castellitto of Va Savoir) is a successful artist and devout atheist who finds out that his mother, whom he despised, is being considered for sainthood. Ernesto's young son, Leonardo (Alberto Mondini), influenced by his religion teacher, has developed a fear of God, whom he tries to shoo away like a pest. "If He's everywhere," Leonardo reasons, "then I... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Sergio Castellitto - (Ernesto)
Jacqueline Lustig - (Irene)
Chiara Conti - (Diana)
Alberto Mondini - (Leonardo)
Gianni Schicchi - (Filippo Argenti)
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Review:
Amusing and enervating by turns, Marco Bellocchio's My Mother's Smile overflows with mildly interesting ideas and characters, but the end result is decidedly tepid. The film is helped immeasurably by canny casting and an exceptional lead performance. Sergio Castellitto does an excellent job of portraying Ernesto's intelligence, his love... Continue >>
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