Io sono l'amore (2009)

A tragic love story set at the turn of the millennium in Milan. The film follows the fall of the haute bourgeoisie due to the forces of passion and unconditional love.

Director:

Luca Guadagnino

Writers:

Barbara Alberti (screenplay), Ivan Cotroneo (screenplay),

Stars:

Tilda Swinton, Flavio Parenti, Edoardo Gabbriellini

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 8 wins & 18 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tilda Swinton	...	Emma Recchi
Flavio Parenti	...	Edoardo Recchi Junior
Edoardo Gabbriellini	...	Antonio Biscaglia
Alba Rohrwacher	...	Elisabetta Recchi
Pippo Delbono	...	Tancredi Recchi
Maria Paiato	...	Ida Marangon
Diane Fleri	...	Eva Ugolini
Waris Ahluwalia	...	Shai Kubelkian
Mattia Zaccaro	...	Gianluca Recchi
Ginevra Notarbartolo	...	Rachele Piermarini
Giangaleazzo Visconti di Modrone	...	Andrea Tavecchia
Gabriele Ferzetti	...	Edoardo Recchi Senior
Marisa Berenson	...	Allegra Rori Recchi
Liliana Flores	...	Liliana Macedo
Jimmi Carlos Zuniga Macias	...	Joso Macedo

Storyline

Over two decades ago, Emma left Russia to follow Tancredi Recchi, the man who had proposed to her. Now a member of a powerful industrial Milanese family, she is the respected mother of three. But Emma, although not unhappy, feels confusedly unfulfilled. One day Antonio, a talented chef and her son's friend and partner, makes her senses kindle. It does not take long before she embarks on a passionate affair with the sensuous young man.

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Plot Keywords:

love | chef | friend | bourgeoisie | passion | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality and nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site [fr]

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian Russian English

Release Date:

19 March 2010 (Italy)

Also Known As:

El amante

Filming Locations:

Dolceacqua, Liguria, Italy

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$248,120 (USA) (25 June 2010)

Gross:

$5,004,648 (USA) (26 November 2010)

Company Credits

Production Co:

First Sun, Mikado Film, Rai Cinema

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The score comprises several works by Pulitzer Prize winning composer John Adams

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Goofs

When Edoardo and Elisabetta meet in London, there's a lot of shadow on the pavement. When they walk away together in the next shot, there's a lot more sun.

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Quotes

Elisabetta Recchi: Happy is a word that makes one sad.

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Connections

Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Despicable Me/The Kids Are All Right (2010)

User Reviews

Bold and Shameless In The Best Possible Way

I was amused and entertained. Taken, very taken by how seriously it takes itself but I don't mean that in an patronizing way. For those people the subject treated is of paramount importance. The past and the future mingling in a world where profit commands. The young son, a stunning, Flavio Parenti, is the one attached to the old traditions. A rich capitalist with a socialist sensibility. Tilda Swinton runs the gamut of emotions and she does it beautifully. Details are terribly important here and, I must confess, I thought of Visconti, specially because Violante Visconte di Modrone is part of the cast. Who is Mr Guadagnino, the director? Where does he come from? He seems incredibly sure of himself. Costumes, interiors, landscapes are a visual feast. The score is also a very bold touch. Marisa Berenson (Barry Lyndon) and Gabriele Ferzzetti (L'Avventura) are added pleasures to this unexpected, if sometimes irritating, treat.