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Ricomincio da tre (I’m Starting From Three)

Ricomincio da tre (I’m Starting From Three)

Ricomincio da tre (I’m Starting From Three)

Dir. Massimo Troisi
110 min

16th Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul Presented by The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul

Saturday, March 1 at 5:00pm • Introduction by IFF’s Artistic Director Tommaso Cammarano

ABOUT THE FILM  (All films are presented in Italian with English subtitles)

Co-written with Anna Pavignano, the film marks Troisi’s remarkable debut both in film directing and acting. It offers a charming, witty, and poignant look at the life of Gaetano, a shy, introspective young man from Naples, who is yearning to escape the suffocating provincialism of his family and the monotony of his factory job. The plot unfolds as Gaetano decides to leave his southern-Italian city for what he believes to be a more modern and cosmopolitan city: Florence. In search of a new life, a fresh start and, in general, filled with a young man’s desire to explore the world (for crying out loud, don’t anyone dare call him an “emigrante”!), Gaetano is about to grow up and discover love for the first time. 

This film is often noted for its blend of humor and tragedy, as it explores the life of a young man, Gaetano, navigating a world filled with personal challenges and emotional growth. It is a very significant film in Troisi's career, highlighting his natural and innate talent both behind and in front of the camera.

In 1981 “Ricomincio da tre” was the highest grossing movie, and the most awarded Italian film. It won a David di Donatello for Best Movie and Best Actor (Massimo Troisi), 4 Nastri D’Argento including Best Actor and Best New Director, Best Producer, and Best Screenplay.

Part of IFF's IN FOCUS Section: MASSIMO TROISI: THE BRILLIANCE AND POETRY OF COMICITA

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Massimo Troisi (Napoli, 1953 / Roma, 1994) is undoubtedly one of Italy’s most influential actors, comedians, screenwriters and directors of the 20th century.  He is best known for his works in the films “Ricomincio da tre” (1981), “Scusate il Ritardo” (1983), “Non ci resta che piangere” (1984)  alongside Roberto Benigni, “Le vie del Signore sono finite” (1987), Ettore Scola’s “Splendor” (1989), and “Che Ora e’” (1989, For which he won a Coppa Volpi for Best Actor at Venice International Film Festival) “Pensavo fosse amore…invece era un calesse” (1991), and, finally, “Il Postino: The Postman” (1994), the film that finally gave him international recognition and  for which he was posthumously nominated for two Oscars. Nicknamed "the comedian of feelings", he is considered one of the most important actors of Italian theater and cinema.

TICKET INFO

Single Movies
$14.00 General Admission (+ $2.00 online fee)
$12.00 ICC and Film Society Members
$5.00 Students (Box Office Only)

Passes:
All-Access Festival Pass (Opening Night included):
$110.00 General Admission (+ $3.25 online fee)
$95.00 ICC and Film Society Members, Students
6-Packs Passes (does not include Opening Night):
$65.00 General Admission (+ $2.00 online fee)
$55.00 ICC and Film Society Members, Students

Passes do not guarantee admission to screenings. To ensure admittance, passholders must reserve a ticket in advance either online or at the venue.

Film Details

Program: Italian Film Festival
Release Year: 1981
Runtime: 110 min
Country/Region: Italy
Language: Italian
Tags: Comedy

Cast/Crew

Director: Massimo Troisi
Producer: Fulvio Lucisano
Cinematographer: Sergio D’Offizi
Screenwriter: Massimo Troisi, Anna Pavignano
Editor: Antonio Siciliano
Composer: Pino Daniele
Principal Cast: Massimo Troisi, Fiorenza Marchegiani, Lello Arena, Renato Scarpa

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Showtimes

The Main 3

Saturday, March 1st