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The Family (1987)

La famiglia (original title)
PG | | Drama, Romance | December 1987 (USA)
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Traces events in the life of Carlo, from his christening in 1906, where his grandfather reminds his father that Carlo means "free man," to his 80th birthday party. The film principally ... See full summary »

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Cast overview, first billed only:
Emanuele Lamaro ... Carlo, as a child
... Carlo as a young man
... Carlo, as a man / Carlo's grandfather
Cecilia Dazzi ... Beatrice, as a girl
... Beatrice
... Adriana as a young woman
... Adriana
Joska Versari ... Giulio, as a child
Alberto Gimignani ... Giulio, as a boy
Massimo Dapporto ... Giulio, as a young man
Carlo Dapporto ... Giulio, as a man
Consuelo Pascali ... Adelina, as a child
Ilaria Stuppia ... Adelina, as a girl
... Adelina
Athina Cenci ... Aunt Margherita
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Traces events in the life of Carlo, from his christening in 1906, where his grandfather reminds his father that Carlo means "free man," to his 80th birthday party. The film principally explores his relationships with younger brother Guilio, with wife Beatrice, and with her sister Adriana, whom Carlo loved as a young man. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>

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1 January 2001 | by – See all my reviews

This is a wonderful movie, but it starts off kind of slowly. At one point as I was wondering why I am watching it. But it grows on you and before you know it you are hooked. It's not the kind of movie Americans are used to - it deals with emotions, sensitivity, love, involvement, but without much reliance on special effects, sex, or violence. It explores the meaning of life, but it's one flaw is the failure to bring the search for God into it.
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