Lost in Florence (2017)

A heartbroken American in Florence gets involved in a dangerous local sport -- and with an alluring local woman.

Director:

Evan Oppenheimer

Writers:

Evan Oppenheimer, Evan Oppenheimer

Stars:

Brett Dalton, Stana Katic, Alessandra Mastronardi

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brett Dalton	...	Eric Lombard
Stana Katic	...	Anna
Alessandra Mastronardi	...	Stefania
Alessandro Preziosi	...	Paolo
Marco Bonini	...	Gianni
Emily Atack	...	Colleen
Robert Aramayo	...	Sal (as Rob Aramayo)
Chris Walsh Jnr	...	Dino (as Chris Walsh)
Abbey Blake	...	Manuela
Alice Fusco	...	Michelangelo Student
Federico Fusco	...	Michelangelo Student
Matteo Cola	...	Michelangelo Student
Nazret Tsehaye	...	Michelangelo Student
Federico Marignetti	...	Filippo
Andrea Zirio	...	Ismaele

Storyline

Eric Lombard is at a crossroads - does he continue to pursue his long-shot dream of playing professional football, or does he start the next phase of his life, and apply to law school? As he struggles with this decision, Eric - along with his longtime girlfriend, Colleen - visits his cousin in Florence. There, to his surprise, he gets involved with the ancient local sport of Calcio Storico - and everything that Eric has assumed about his life is challenged.

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

The language school where the film was shot - the Michelangelo Istituto di Lingua e Cultura Italiana - is the same language school where the writer/director Evan Oppenheimer studied when he lived in Florence.

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Goofs

In the scene of them out on the river, double sculling under the Ponte Vecchio, it was clear that the long shot was of guys who knew how to scull, but that in the close ups we could see that the actors didn't have a clue, especially Ercole (Brett Dalton) who really made it look like a Labour of Hercules! They were quite obviously so incompetent that some form of float had been attached to the boat to prevent them from capsizing. This appeared to be of a light coloured wood, and was clearly visible in two shots, one out on the river and another as they returned to the dock. In fact, once back at the dock they both drew their oars in out of the water while still sitting in the boat, something no sculler or rower would ever do, as it would almost certainly flip over (without that poorly concealed float attached). It is always necessary to get out of the boat while the oars are still all the way out on the water.

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Crazy Credits

The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. Except the clueless American tourists, who are still probably wandering around looking for Santa Croce.

User Reviews

Not So Bad

I didn't find any bad in that movie Because The Girl who ditched Eric Because She needs Eric as a lawyer whereas Eric just want to live in today not tomorrow coz you never know what tomorrow brings may be worsen than today..Apart from this true love never happens on any conditions which Eric's 1st girlfriend wanted... After the break up Eric was messed up and he found his love among the well wisher his cousin's family and people of Florence .. they gave him a place in their heart through playing in their traditional game.. Beside this Eric found his true love in Estafenia who only appreciates Eric what he is today , she inspires Eric to do what he loves... That's why Eric fell for her and shouldn't be? This films has the beautiful scenery of Florence with a Usual Love Story.. No i didn't find any melancholy thing in this movie..

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

Italy USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 January 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Lost in Florence

Filming Locations:

Florence, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Black Sand Pictures, L'Isola Production, Michael Mailer Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Color:

Color