Like Crazy (2016 film)
| Like Crazy | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Paolo Virzì |
| Produced by | Marco Belardi |
| Written by |
Paolo Virzì Francesca Archibugi |
| Music by | Carlo Virzì |
| Cinematography | Vladan Radovic |
| Edited by | Cecilia Zanuso |
| Distributed by | 01 Distribution |
Release dates |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
Like Crazy (Italian: La pazza gioia) is a 2016 Italian film directed by Paolo Virzì, starring Valeria Bruni Tedeschi and Micaela Ramazzotti. It tells the story of two women with different backgrounds who become friends while being treated at a mental institution.[1] It was screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.[2][3]
Cast
- Micaela Ramazzotti - Donatella Morelli
- Valeria Bruni Tedeschi - Beatrice Morandini Valdirana
- Valentina Carnelutti - Fiamma Zappa
- Marco Messeri - Floriano Morelli
- Bob Messini - Pierluigi Aitiani
- Roberto Rondelli - Renato Corsi
- Anna Galiena - Luciana Brogi Morelli
- Tommaso Ragno - Giorgio Lorenzini
- Sergio Albelli - Torregiani
- Marisa Borini - Signora Morandini Valdirana
Production
The film was produced by Lotus Production and Rai Cinema. It was shot in Tuscany and Rome.[4] Filming began on 18 May 2015 and lasted eight weeks.[5]
Release
01 Distribution released the film in Italy on 18 May 2016.[1]
The film's first English speaking audience release took place in Australia on Nov 24th 2016 through Hi Gloss Entertainment. The film had previously played at New Zealand Film Festival, and at the Italian Film Festival in Australia. The film was previewed to mental health professionals to generate interest and discussions on themes in the film. At present the film is rated 100% on the respected web-site Rotten Tomatoes
Awards
| Year | Award/Festival | Category | Winner/Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 71th Nastri d'Argento | Best Director | Paolo Virzì | Won |
| Best Producer | Marco Belardi | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Valeria Bruni Tedeschi and Micaela Ramazzotti | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Valentina Carnelutti | Nominated | ||
| Best Script | Paolo Virzì e Francesca Archibugi | Won | ||
| Best Editing | Cecilia Zanuso | Nominated | ||
| Best Scenography | Tonino Zera | Nominated | ||
| Best Costumes | Catia Dottori | Won | ||
| Best Score | Carlo Virzì | Won | ||
| 2016 | 29th European Film Awards | Best Actress | Valeria Bruni Tedeschi | Pending |
References
- 1 2 "Like Crazy". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
- ↑ "Fortnight 2016: The 48th Directors' Fortnight Selection". Quinzaine des Réalisateurs. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- ↑ Nancy Tartaglione (19 April 2016). "Cannes: Directors' Fortnight 2016 Lineup – Laura Poitras' 'Risk', Pablo Larrain's 'Neruda', Paul Schrader's 'Dog Eat Dog'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- ↑ De Marco, Camillo (2015-04-23). "Paolo Virzì and Marco Bellocchio to hit the set in May". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
- ↑ "La Pazza Gioia". CinemaItaliano.info (in Italian). Retrieved 2016-04-02.