Fresh
The picture does have its plodding moments - but there's enough left over for the rest of us to have a reasonably good time.
John Hartl, Seattle Times
Baaria
2009 · 2h 40m · Not Rated
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Giuseppe Tornatore
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Baaria
Overview
In 1920s Bagheria, Giuseppe 'Peppino' Torrenuova works as a shepherd to financially help his poor family. Over the next fifty years, Giuseppe's life, as well as the life of the village, is observed. Giuseppe grows up, joins the Communist Party, marries a local girl, has children, and forges a political career for himself.
Director and cast
- Giuseppe Tornatore Director
- Francesco Scianna as Peppino
- Margareth Madè as Mannina
- Raoul Bova as Giornalista romano
- Lina Sastri as Tana
- Ángela Molina as Sarina adulta
- Nicole Grimaudo as Sarina
- Salvatore Ficarra as Nino Terranuova
- Gabriele Lavia as Insegnante
- Valentino Picone as Luigi Scalia
- Gaetano Aronica as Ciccio Terranuova
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
55%
Tomatometer
Fresh
It's a shame Tornatore's movie, impressive statement though it is, never musters the emotional potency that would make it really special.
Trevor Johnston, Time Out
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