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Marcello Marcello

  • 2008
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
400
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Francesco Mistichelli and Elena Cucci in Marcello Marcello (2008)
ComedyRomance

For the love of the beautiful Elena the young fisherman's son Marcello turns a whole village upside down.For the love of the beautiful Elena the young fisherman's son Marcello turns a whole village upside down.For the love of the beautiful Elena the young fisherman's son Marcello turns a whole village upside down.

  • Director
    • Denis Rabaglia
  • Writers
    • Mark David Hatwood
    • Denis Rabaglia
    • Luca de Benedittis
  • Stars
    • Francesco Mistichelli
    • Elena Cucci
    • Alfio Alessi
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    400
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Denis Rabaglia
    • Writers
      • Mark David Hatwood
      • Denis Rabaglia
      • Luca de Benedittis
    • Stars
      • Francesco Mistichelli
      • Elena Cucci
      • Alfio Alessi
    • 7User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Francesco Mistichelli and Elena Cucci in Marcello Marcello (2008)
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    Mariano Rigillo and Elena Cucci in Marcello Marcello (2008)
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    Roberto Bestazzoni and Francesco Mistichelli in Marcello Marcello (2008)
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    Francesco Mistichelli in Marcello Marcello (2008)
    Francesco Mistichelli and Elena Cucci in Marcello Marcello (2008)
    Francesco Mistichelli and Elena Cucci in Marcello Marcello (2008)
    Francesco Mistichelli and Elena Cucci in Marcello Marcello (2008)

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    Francesco Mistichelli
    • Marcello Romei
    Elena Cucci
    Elena Cucci
    • Elena Del Ponte
    Alfio Alessi
    • Armando Cesari
    Luigi Petrazzuolo
    • Pasquale
    Luca Sepe
    • Diego
    Renato Scarpa
    Renato Scarpa
    • Don Tommaso
    Antonio Pennarella
    • Mariano Romei
    Roberto Bestazzoni
    Roberto Bestazzoni
    • Professor Pizzuti
    Mariano Rigillo
    Mariano Rigillo
    • Mayor Del Ponte
    Peppe Lanzetta
    Peppe Lanzetta
    • Rozzani
    Rosa Masciopinto
    • Bernardina Palmieri
    Teresa del Vecchio
    • Rosetta Palmieri
    Susy Del Giudice
    • Evangelina di Meo
    Gianfelice Imparato
    Gianfelice Imparato
    • Pietro
    Maria Pia Calzone
    Maria Pia Calzone
    • Signora Lombardi
    Gea Martire
    • Armando's Mother
    Lucio Allocca
    • Armando's Father
    Ivo Garrani
    Ivo Garrani
    • Delegate
    • Director
      • Denis Rabaglia
    • Writers
      • Mark David Hatwood(original screenplay and novel)
      • Denis Rabaglia(adaptation and dialogue)
      • Luca de Benedittis(adaptation and dialogue)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      More than 1200 Neapolitan boys were auditioned to cast Marcello and his friends.
    • Soundtracks
      WHEN WE BELIEVE
      Lyrics by Mark David Hatwood & Louis Crelier

      Music by Louis Crelier

      Performed by Louis Crelier

      Courtesy of Crelier Music Publishing (Suisa) & Universal Music (Gema)

    User reviews7

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    10/10
    A roosters tale
    I saw this last month at the 2009 Palm Springs International Film Festival and of the 36 films I saw there this is my number one favorite. This is a delightful romantic comedy, light on the romance although it's what drives the story and heavy on the comedy which is plentiful and cleverly paced and delivered. The cast is outstanding and large with many memorable characters. The film is set in 1956 on the Italian island town of Amatrello. Marcello (Francisco Mistichelli) is the son of the poor fisherman (Antonio Pennarella) Mariano who has raised Marcello on his own after his wife walked out on him. Marchello is to graduate from school with honors and has a chance to take an exam to get into a university with a scholarship and off the island. Elena (Elena Cucci) is the daughter of the town mayor Del Ponte (Mariano Rigillo), the island villages most important man. Elena left the village as a child but is now 18 and has returned. The island custom is a strange but long-lived one in which when a girl comes of age at 18 she is eligible for her first date and traditionally the first date becomes the boy she will marry. The first date is selected by the boys who are her suitors bringing gifts to the girl's father. The father choose the date based on the quality of the gifts he receives and the suitor who brings the gift that pleases him the most gets the date with his daughter. Marcello doesn't like this custom but must play by the rules to try to win Elena who is instantly smitten with upon seeing her for the first time. Marcello, as a poor boy has two problems; his social status and how to get a gift that will please Elena's father. He comes up with a cheap and simple plan but the plan and the obtaining the gift soon becomes more and more elaborate due to circumstances beyond his control. From director Denis Rabaglia this is a fable-like masterpiece that's whimsical, fast paced, and full of delightful surprises and charming characters and smart comedy. Not only a stellar cast but excellent cinematography from Filip Zumbrunn, editing from Claudio Di Mauro and wonderful job by the production design,set decoration and costume teams. Basd on the novel by Mark David Haywood who also wrote the screenplay this is a must see that I would highly recommend and give a 10 out of 10.
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    • Release date
      • June 10, 2010 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Switzerland
      • Germany
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Marcello Marcello - Der Sommer der ersten Liebe
    • Filming locations
      • Lerici, La Spezia, Liguria, Italy(school)
    • Production companies
      • Zero Fiction Film
      • Radiotelevisione Svizzera Italiana (RTSI)
      • Teleclub AG
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    • Budget
      • €3,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $731,952
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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