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The First Beautiful Thing

Original title: La prima cosa bella
  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 2m
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7.0/10
5.5K
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The First Beautiful Thing (2010)
In a provincial Italian town in 1971, Anna, a beautiful mother of two young children, struggles to provide for her small family after the collapse of her marriage. With no career to fall back upon, she is desperate to find work and a new home. Despite the difficult times, Anna courageously teaches her kids to embrace the small joys of life and never loses her passion and optimistic nature, even after her beloved son ostracizes her. Years later, when she is diagnosed with a terminal disease, both children return to her bedside where following a series of startling revelations, the two finally come to understand their ever-unpredictable mother, their unconventional upbringing and also themselves
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A misanthropic professor returns to his hometown to assist his dying mother.A misanthropic professor returns to his hometown to assist his dying mother.A misanthropic professor returns to his hometown to assist his dying mother.

  • Director
    • Paolo Virzì
  • Writers
    • Francesco Bruni
    • Francesco Piccolo
    • Paolo Virzì
  • Stars
    • Valerio Mastandrea
    • Micaela Ramazzotti
    • Stefania Sandrelli
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    5.5K
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    • Director
      • Paolo Virzì
    • Writers
      • Francesco Bruni
      • Francesco Piccolo
      • Paolo Virzì
    • Stars
      • Valerio Mastandrea
      • Micaela Ramazzotti
      • Stefania Sandrelli
    • 12User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 23 wins & 34 nominations total

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    Valerio Mastandrea
    Valerio Mastandrea
    • Bruno Michelucci - 2009
    Micaela Ramazzotti
    Micaela Ramazzotti
    • Anna Nigiotti in Michelucci - 1971-1981
    Stefania Sandrelli
    Stefania Sandrelli
    • Anna Nigiotti in Michelucci - 2009
    Claudia Pandolfi
    Claudia Pandolfi
    • Valeria Michelucci - 2009
    Marco Messeri
    Marco Messeri
    • Il Nesi
    Fabrizia Sacchi
    Fabrizia Sacchi
    • Sandra
    Aurora Frasca
    • Valeria Michelucci - Bambina
    Giacomo Bibbiani
    • Bruno Michelucci - Bambino
    Giulia Burgalassi
    • Valeria Michelucci - 1981
    Francesco Rapalino
    • Bruno Michelucci - 1981
    Sergio Albelli
    Sergio Albelli
    • Mario Michelucci
    Isabella Cecchi
    • Zia Leda Nigiotti
    Emanuele Barresi
    • Roberto Lenzi
    Dario Ballantini
    • Avvocato Cenerini
    Paolo Ruffini
    • Cristiano Cenerini
    Fabrizio Brandi
    • Giancarlo - 2009
    Jacopo Dini
    • Giancarlo - 1981
    Michele Crestacci
    • Luciano Vallesi
    • Director
      • Paolo Virzì
    • Writers
      • Francesco Bruni
      • Francesco Piccolo
      • Paolo Virzì
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    • Trivia
      Kim Rossi Stuart was originally cast as Bruno. He was subsequently replaced by Valerio Mastandrea, who ended up winning a David Di Donatello for his role.
    • Crazy credits
      There are family photographs of Anna, Mario, Bruno and Valeria shown interspersed in the credits.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Estrenos Críticos: Paul y Los Pingüinos del Sr. Popper (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      La prima cosa bella
      Written by Mogol, Gianfranco Reverberi (as Reverberi) and Nicola Di Bari (as Di Bari)

      Performed by Nicola Di Bari

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    10/10

    The First Beautiful Thing

    This was a beautiful emotional movie. I really liked the actors in this movie because it seemed like they had a good chemistry on and off screen - for some reason I just had that feeling about it. The movie was emotional to me obviously because of the storyline and death, or the idea of death and having to watch your family member(s) slowly slip away from you, whether death or just estranged. However, I would absolutely recommend this film because it is the type of film that is relatable to anyone who doesn't have a perfect family nor a perfect life... in that case, EVERYONE. If a film HAS to be sad, I also like a film that can make me laugh, too, and this one did just that. It was a good balance to where the film isn't depressing, no fun in that. 10/10 would recommend it to a friend.
    • daliyahlainez
    • May 11, 2020
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    • Release date
      • January 15, 2010 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Gördüğüm En Güzel Kadın
    • Filming locations
      • Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Motorino Amaranto
      • Medusa Film
      • Indiana Production
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    • Budget
      • €7,788,176 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,569,178
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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