Open My Heart (2002)
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- 1h 33min
- Drama
- 30 Apr 2003 (Italy)
- Movie
Former prostitute Maria restricts artistic teenage sister Catarina's freedom. Catarina pursues forbidden relationship from dance class against Maria's wishes. Sisters' dynamics, Catarina's quest for love and independence drive the plot.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 2 nominations.
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Cast
| Giada Colagrande | ... |
Caterina
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| Natalie Cristiani | ... |
Maria
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Claudio Botosso | ... |
Giovanni
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| Filippo Timi | ... |
Customer
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| Tonino De Bernardi | ... |
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Andrea Fogli | ... |
Customer
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Luisa Merloni | ... |
Customer's Widow
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Giampiero Casaceli |
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Francesco Di Pace |
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Bice Gasparrini | ... |
Dance Teacher
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Ciro Giorgini |
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Stefania Marchisio |
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Directed by
| Giada Colagrande | ||
Written by
| Giada Colagrande | ... | (story) |
| Giada Colagrande | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Francesco Di Pace | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Enrico Agostini | ... | producer |
| Giada Colagrande | ... | producer |
| Massimo Cortesi | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Luca Coassin | ||
| Nicola Vicenti | ||
Editing by
| Fabio Nunziata | ||
Costume Design by
| Lucia Gasparrini | ||
| Tiziano Musetti | ||
Production Management
| Marco Mauti | ... | post-production manager |
Sound Department
| Benni Atria | ... | sound |
| Francesca Genevois | ... | sound |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Lucky Red (2003) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Strand Releasing (2004) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
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Storyline
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Maria has worked as a prostitute since her mother died 15 years ago. Her younger sister Catarina is now a shy 17-year old, devoted to art and music, and the lover of her elder sibling, who allows her to leave the apartment only to attend dance class. But when Catarina meets a man there, another forbidden love blossoms. Written by Sujit R. Varma |
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Box Office
| Budget | EUR5,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend Italy | EUR6,706, 04 May 2003 |