Product Description
The charismatic Gianni Di Gregorio (co-writer of the smash hit Gomorrah), stars in his directorial debut; an utterly charming tale of great food, feisty ladies and unlikely friendships during a very Roman holiday. Broke, and armed with only a glass of wine and a wry sense of humor, middle-aged Gianni resides with his 93-year-old mother in their ancient apartment. The condo debts are mounting, but if Gianni looks after the building manager's mother during the Pranzo di Ferragosto (Italy's biggest summer holiday, and the Feast of the Assumption), all will be forgiven. Then the manager also shows up with an auntie, and then a doctor friend appears with his mother in tow.... Can Gianni keep four such lively mamas well fed and happy in these cramped quarters? Winner of numerous prizes at international festivals, including Best First Film at Venice and the Satyajit Ray Award at London, plus the Golden Snail at the Academy of Food and Film in Bologna, Mid-August Lunch is both warmly vibrant family drama and delicately balanced comedy of manners.
Review
The table is set for this very Italian, very funny, yet touching movie. It captures the essence of living the Italian life and the universal need for friendship and human contact at any age. --Lidia Bastianich - renowned chef, restaurateur, and host of Lidia s Italy
Critics Pick! A mouthwatering cinematic feast! Like watching John Cassavetes trapped in a mega-episode of The Golden Girls... Yet as a director, [Gianni Di Gregorio] has a keen ability to find sympathy in all of his characters. --Kevin B. Lee, Time Out New York
4 Stars! Contains enough warmth and humanity to fill a dozen multiplexes. --Top Chef judge Toby Young, The Times (UK)
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
- Director : Gianni Digregorio, Gianni di Gregorio
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Widescreen, Anamorphic, Subtitled
- Run time : 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Release date : October 5, 2010
- Actors : Maria Cal, Maria Cal, Gianni di Gregorio, Gianni Digregorio, Valeria De Franciscis
- Subtitles: : English
- Producers : Matteo Garrone
- Studio : Zeitgeist Films
- Number of discs : 1
