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Nuovomondo

  • 2006
  • 12
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Charlotte Gainsbourg and Vincenzo Amato in Nuovomondo (2006)
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A Sicilian peasant begins the journey to the promised land and meets a beautiful Englishwoman. But neither is prepared for the harsh realities of Ellis Island. Can they make it through the g... Read allA Sicilian peasant begins the journey to the promised land and meets a beautiful Englishwoman. But neither is prepared for the harsh realities of Ellis Island. Can they make it through the golden door to the America of their dreams?A Sicilian peasant begins the journey to the promised land and meets a beautiful Englishwoman. But neither is prepared for the harsh realities of Ellis Island. Can they make it through the golden door to the America of their dreams?

  • Director
    • Emanuele Crialese
  • Writer
    • Emanuele Crialese
  • Stars
    • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    • Vincenzo Amato
    • Vincent Schiavelli
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    5.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Emanuele Crialese
    • Writer
      • Emanuele Crialese
    • Stars
      • Charlotte Gainsbourg
      • Vincenzo Amato
      • Vincent Schiavelli
    • 37User reviews
    • 99Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 22 wins & 29 nominations

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    Vincenzo Amato and Francesco Casisa in Nuovomondo (2006)
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    Vincenzo Amato in Nuovomondo (2006)
    Vincenzo Amato, Emanuele Crialese, Filippo Pucillo, and Francesco Casisa in Nuovomondo (2006)
    Vincenzo Amato, Filippo Pucillo, and Francesco Casisa in Nuovomondo (2006)
    Nuovomondo (2006)
    Francesco Casisa in Nuovomondo (2006)
    Emanuele Crialese in Nuovomondo (2006)
    Charlotte Gainsbourg in Nuovomondo (2006)
    Vincenzo Amato, Filippo Pucillo, Federica De Cola, and Isabella Ragonese in Nuovomondo (2006)
    Vincenzo Amato in Nuovomondo (2006)
    Charlotte Gainsbourg, Francesco Casisa, and Federica De Cola in Nuovomondo (2006)

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    Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg
    • Lucy Reed
    Vincenzo Amato
    Vincenzo Amato
    • Salvatore Mancuso
    Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli
    • Marriage Broker - on board ship
    Aurora Quattrocchi
    Aurora Quattrocchi
    • Fortunata Mancuso
    Francesco Casisa
    Francesco Casisa
    • Angelo Mancuso
    Filippo Pucillo
    Filippo Pucillo
    • Pietro Mancuso
    Federica De Cola
    • Rita D'Agostini
    Isabella Ragonese
    Isabella Ragonese
    • Rosa Napolitano
    Filippo Luna
    Filippo Luna
    • Don Ercole
    Andrea Prodan
    • Mister Del Fiore
    Ernesto Mahieux
    Ernesto Mahieux
    • Dottor. Zampino
    Marcelo Benassi
    • Il Gatto
    • (as Paride Benassai)
    Giuseppe Sangiorgi
    • Uomo Olive
    Alessandra Fazzino
    • Santa
    Giuseppe Culino
    • Dottore
    • (as Giuseppe Cutino)
    Massimo Laguardia
    • Mangiapane
    • (as Massimo La Guardia)
    Antonio Castrignanò
    • Musicista 1
    Paul Perry
    • Ufficiale d'Immigrazione
    • Director
      • Emanuele Crialese
    • Writer
      • Emanuele Crialese
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    • Trivia
      Vincent Schiavelli's character was supposed to be a major one in the movie; but unfortunately, Schiavelli died during the shooting of the film, and his character became a supporting character.
    • Quotes

      Lucy Reed: Madam? Madam. Could you lower your voice? I have a headache.

      Fortunata Mancuso: Then have one! What do I care? Who does she think she is? This is the last thing I need. A journey like this ahead and she has a headache.

    • Connections
      Edited into Appunti per un viaggio alle radici dell'emigrazione vista al cinema... (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Feeling good
      Words and Music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, Adapted and Performed by Nina Simone

    User reviews37

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    10/10
    'I lift my lamp beside the golden door': A Touching Tribute to Immigrants
    THE GOLDEN DOOR (NUOVOMONDO) is for this viewer the finest film of the year to date. It is a masterpiece of concept, writing, directing, acting and cinematography. More importantly, this radiantly beautiful film is a much needed reflective mirror for us to view the history of immigration of 'foreigners' into America at a time when the very mention of the word 'borders' is a political fuse. Writer/director Emanuele Crialese has given us not only a deeply moving story, he has also provided a touchstone for viewers to re-visit the history of each of our origins: with the exception of the Native Americans, we all entered America as 'foreigners' at some point in our histories, and it is humbling to view this film with that fact in mind.

    The film opens in turn of the century Sicily as poverty stricken widower Salvatore Mancuso (Vincenzo Amato) and his brother Angelo (Francesco Casisa) climb a rocky hill to present their tokens to the cross to ask for a sign as to whether they should continue to struggle for existence on the island or go to America, the land of dreams. Mancuso's deaf mute son Pietro (Filippo Pucillo) runs to the top of the hill with postcards he has found with images of America (money growing on trees, fruits and vegetables larger than people, etc), and Salvatore accepts this as the sign that he should move his family to America. After convincing his reluctant mother Fortunata (Aurora Quattrocchi) and his sisters Rita (Federica De Cola) and Rosa (Isabella Ragonese) to make the trip, he sells his only possessions (two donkeys, goats, and rabbits) and the man with the boat arranges their trip, giving the family shoes, appropriate clothing, and instructions to board an ocean liner as third class passengers. As the Mancuso family prepares to board they are asked for a photograph, and as they pose behind a painted set, an Englishwoman Lucy/Luce (Charlotte Gainsbourg) walks into the photo as though she were part of this peasant family. Lucy cannot board the boat for America without male escort.

    The voyage begins and Luce in her gentle way identifies with the Mancuso family, finally solidifying her safe passage by proposing to Salvatore to marry her 'for convenience, not for love' when they arrive in America. Through a violent storm and living conditions that are appalling poor, the multitude of third class passengers survive, bond, and eventually arrive at Ellis Island, believing their dream of America has been fulfilled. But everyone must pass harsh physical tests, de-lousing, and even intelligence testing to determine if they can enter America: the officials let them know that America does not want genetically inferior people entering the new world! Each woman must be selected by a man to marry on Ellis Island before they are allowed admission. The manner in which the Mancuso family remains united until a somewhat surprising ending is the closing of the tale.

    Few of us understand the strict rules and harsh treatment immigrants face (or at least faced at the turn of the century) on Ellis Island, and if we do we have elected to submerge that information. THE GOLDEN DOOR presents the case for immigrants' struggles in a manner that not only touches our hearts but also challenges our acceptance of current immigration legislation. But all political issues aside, THE GOLDEN DOOR is first and foremost a film of enormous beauty, exquisite photography, deeply felt performances by a huge cast, and a very sensitively written and directed story. The is a film that deserves wide distribution, a movie that is a must see for everyone. Highly recommended. Grady Harp
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    • gradyharp
    • Jun 23, 2007

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    • Release date
      • May 24, 2007 (Netherlands)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Miramax (United States)
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
      • Sicilian
    • Also known as
      • Golden Door
    • Filming locations
      • Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina
    • Production companies
      • Rai Cinema
      • Respiro
      • Memento Films Production
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,070,769
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,744
      • May 27, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,228,273
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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