Caro diario (1993)

Nanni Moretti directs himself playing himself in this wry look at life. Presented in three chapters, Moretti uses the experiences of traveling on his motor-scooter, cruising with his friend... See full summary »

Director:

Nanni Moretti

Writer:

Nanni Moretti

Stars:

Nanni Moretti, Giovanna Bozzolo, Sebastiano Nardone

9 wins & 17 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nanni Moretti	...	Himself
Giovanna Bozzolo	...	Actor in Italian Film
Sebastiano Nardone	...	Actor in Italian Film
Antonio Petrocelli	...	Actor in Italian Film
Giulio Base	...	Car Driver
Italo Spinelli	...	On the Wall at Spinaceto
Carlo Mazzacurati	...	Film Critic
Jennifer Beals	...	Herself
Alexandre Rockwell	...	Himself
Renato Carpentieri	...	Gerardo
Raffaella Lebboroni	...	First Salina Couple
Marco Paolini	...	First Salina Couple
Claudia Della Seta	...	Second Salina Couple
Lorenzo Alessandri	...	Second Salina Couple
Antonio Neiwiller	...	The Mayor of Stromboli

Storyline

Nanni Moretti directs himself playing himself in this wry look at life. Presented in three chapters, Moretti uses the experiences of traveling on his motor-scooter, cruising with his friend around a set of remote islands in search of peace to finish his new film and consulting doctor after doctor to cure his annoying rash to cast a humorous look at his life and those around him.

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Plot Keywords:

doctor | island | pier paolo pasolini | episodic | movie theater | 

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Genres:

Biography | Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

Italy France

Language:

Italian English Mandarin

Release Date:

30 September 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dear Diary

Filming Locations:

Alicudi Island, Aeolian Islands, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Box Office

Gross:

$472,598 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sacher Film, Banfilm, La Sept Cinéma

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby SR

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Nanni Moretti: If it depends on me, I'm sure I won't make it.

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Connections

Features Santa Barbara (1984)

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Soundtracks

"Didi"
Written by Cheb Khaled (as Khaled Hady Brahim)
Performed by Cheb Khaled (as Khaled)
Ed. Musicali Virgin Musiue

User Reviews

Stunningly unique, humorous, refreshing film

Free flowing, naturally witty, at times very funny film, accompanied with some wonderful music, especially during scenes where Moretti rides his Vespa in beautiful, empty streets of Rome's suburbs.

The film is not like any other director's take on society while blending his personal stories in it. Imagine Moretti being your guide and taking you around Rome and Italian islands, introducing layers of the Italian society with razor sharp and witty observations.

Many of the characters in the film will seem familiar to people around the world. Being unable to afford an apartment in his home town, frustration with doctors and their addiction to prescribe drugs, parents becoming hostage to their child, extreme want for change and development, people offering hedonistic capitalism, frustrated narcissists living in isolation. And TV addiction! The scene where Moretti rides his scooter to the place where Passolini is murdered has almost a dreamy barren atmosphere to it and possibly is the saddest part.

And there are hilarious moments, especially the visits to the islands are a real treat! It was also great to see Jennifer Beals, Flashdance being one of my favorites too.

This is a gem, or better yet, a cult movie.