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Facing Windows

Original title: La finestra di fronte
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  • 1h 42m
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7.2/10
11K
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Facing Windows (2003)
  • Drama
  • Romance
Overburdened and stuck in a greying marriage, Giovanna takes to caring for the Jewish Holocaust survivor her husband brings home. As she begins to reflect on her life, she turns to the man w... Read allOverburdened and stuck in a greying marriage, Giovanna takes to caring for the Jewish Holocaust survivor her husband brings home. As she begins to reflect on her life, she turns to the man who lives across from her ...Overburdened and stuck in a greying marriage, Giovanna takes to caring for the Jewish Holocaust survivor her husband brings home. As she begins to reflect on her life, she turns to the man who lives across from her ...
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  • Director
    • Ferzan Özpetek
  • Writers
    • Gianni Romoli
    • Ferzan Özpetek
  • Stars
    • Giovanna Mezzogiorno
    • Massimo Girotti
    • Raoul Bova
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ferzan Özpetek
  • Writers
    • Gianni Romoli
    • Ferzan Özpetek
  • Stars
    • Giovanna Mezzogiorno
    • Massimo Girotti
    • Raoul Bova
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    • 50User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 27 wins & 23 nominations

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    Massimo Girotti and Giovanna Mezzogiorno in Facing Windows (2003)
    Giovanna Mezzogiorno in Facing Windows (2003)
    Giovanna Mezzogiorno and Filippo Nigro in Facing Windows (2003)
    Raoul Bova and Giovanna Mezzogiorno in Facing Windows (2003)
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    Giovanna Mezzogiorno
    Giovanna Mezzogiorno
    • Giovannaas Giovanna
    Massimo Girotti
    Massimo Girotti
    • Simoneas Simone…
    Raoul Bova
    Raoul Bova
    • Lorenzoas Lorenzo
    Filippo Nigro
    Filippo Nigro
    • Filippoas Filippo
    Serra Yilmaz
    • Eminèas Eminè
    Maria Grazia Bon
    • Saraas Sara
    Massimo Poggio
    Massimo Poggio
    • Young Davideas Young Davide
    Ivan Bacchi
    • Simoneas Simone
    Chiara Andreis
    Veronica Bruni
    • Tintoraas Tintora
    Olimpia Carlisi
    • Donna negozio stoffeas Donna negozio stoffe
    Ohame-Brancy Chibuzo
    • Alessioas Alessio
    • (as Ohame Brancy Chibuzo)
    Carlo Daniele
    • Marcoas Marco
    Rosaria De Cicco
    • Baristaas Barista
    Lucianna De Falco
    • Marilenaas Marilena
    Barbara Folchitto
    Barbara Folchitto
    Francesca Gamba
    Benedetta Gargari
    • Martinaas Martina
    • Director
      • Ferzan Özpetek
    • Writers
      • Gianni Romoli
      • Ferzan Özpetek
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    • Trivia
      Massimo Girotti died on 6 January 2003 and the movie is dedicated to his memory. Before he was cast, Ferzan Özpetek had considered also Jean Rochefort and Serge Reggiani for his role.
    • Soundtracks
      La Finestra di fronte
      Written by Andrea Guerra

    User reviews50

    Review
    Top review
    Fork in the road
    Sadly, this type of film is all too rare.

    Without the relying on clichéd plot-devices, it achieves a striking level of dramatic intensity through character and relationship development. You care what happens to them as if you knew them personally and thats why it works.

    As soon as the credits began to roll, I immediately wanted to watch the film all over again. It left me with so many questions and thoughts, about my own life- a cinematic version of Coelho's Alchemist?

    For me, the recurring theme in the film, is choices- life choices- forks in the road- and the consequences our decisions yield.

    1. Davide stalling on the cobbled stoned streets- torn between his lover and his town. 2. Giovanna and Filippo on the bridge, arguing whether they should get involved with the strange old man. 3. Giovanna and the two men in her life. 4. Giovanna at window in Lorenzos house having a crisis of conscience. 5. Lorenzo taking up the work opportunity, instead of staying in Rome. 6. Giovanna changing careers. 7. Giovanna running down the steps at the end- mirroring the opening scene of the film, she becomes Davide's character in that she makes the ultimate sacrifice for her family. Although we are never told it directly, we realize afterwards that Davide has died- In the way that Giovanna talks about him; saying she misses him now he's gone. "Does everyone that leaves you, leave something of themselves behind". Giovanna says that she hears him in HER voice, and feels him in her gestures. The symmetry of this film is what makes it so beautiful and complete.

    The message? Follow your passion, follow your heart and you will have no regrets Something that really made me think was the line Davide said to Giovanna- " You have turned your passion into a hobby. You should never do that with a talent" So finally Giovanna finds her true love- her liberation from a life she no longer loves.

    Another element that adds to the realism is the dialogue- From the electrifying opening argument between the two lovers, to the smart quips of the brainy daughter, every character is given a chance to shine. Such a relief from the typical Hollywood crap we are forced to endure.

    Everything about this films, seems to linger long after you leave the cinema. The visual beauty, the score, Giovanna's beautiful eyes, the scenery- a true delight of a film that I love recommending to friends.
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    • Sep 17, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 18, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • Turkey
      • Portugal
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Sony Pictures Classics (United States)
      • Zootrope Films (France)
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • The Window Opposite
    • Filming locations
      • Sisto Bridge, Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production companies
      • R&C Produzioni
      • AFS Film
      • Clap Filmes
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $543,354
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $36,061
      • Jun 20, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,535,312
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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