Il materiale emotivo

Much like Orson Welles and others, this is a film by a long dead auteur finished and released long after his passing.

And whilst Ettore Scola didn't personally direct this beyond writing the script long ago, his touch is very much found here.

It is a very small scale story with a limited number of sets and players, and it excells at what it sets out to do. The writing manages to be both funny yet very emotional and deep. The actors all give it their all and do an amazing job.

The cinematography and editing feels very much in line with Scola, and I'm sure he would be very proud.

It is always interesting with these kinds of projects and how even the original director's death doesn't stop the show fully.

I would recommend this for any fan of Ettore Scola!