Figs for Italo (2015)

A world at war. A brother and sister. A day that changed their family forever.

Director:

Bob Celli

Writer:

Bob Celli

Stars:

Claudio Brovedani Nuti, Ellinore Carrabba, Valerie Smaldone

12 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Claudio Brovedani Nuti	...	Italo
Ellinore Carrabba	...	Dora
Valerie Smaldone	...	Diane Morretti
Nino Spallacci	...	Train Conductor
Frank Ingrasciotta	...	Man on Train
Francesca Procaccini	...	Young Dora
Mara Baldissoni Aceves	...	Gabriella
John P. McGill	...	George Miller
Teresa Russo	...	Woman on Train
Santino D'Amico	...	Marco
Ariana Iacono	...	Young Peasant Woman
Felicia Scarangello	...	Family Member
Jason Utnick	...	German Soldier
Linda Bloom	...	Family Member (as Linda Bloom-Coley)
Monica DeAntonio	...	Family Member

Storyline

A world at war. A brother and sister. A day that changed their family forever.

---

Plot Keywords:

family relationships | character name in title | 

---

Taglines:

A world at war. A brother and sister. A day that changed their family forever.

---

Genres:

Short | Drama | History

---

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Italian

Release Date:

2015 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

DelanoCelli Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

19 min

Color:

Color (HD) Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Figs for Italo has also garnered the following recognition: Nominated for Best Director Short Film and Best Cinematography Short - EyeCatcher Film Festival, Nominated Best Dramatic Short - Longleaf Film Festival, Audience Choice Award - Redlands Beer and film Festival and Winner Honorable Mention - Hollywood North Film Festival.

User Reviews

Heartfelt Short Film. Already recommending to friends and family

Story telling at its finest. I have never seen the sense of impending doom build so beautifully in any other film or literary work. A heartfelt ending and twist. Hope, love, family, staying strong are themes that really resonated with me. The figs trying it all together was a wonderful element. I have already told my loved ones to watch as I know it will resonate with them as well.