bomanjee

Respiro (2002)

Probably the best Italian movie since Cinema Paradiso

This movie is storytelling at it's finest. This movie is set around a family - in particular a rather unstable and highly emotional mother (Grazia) - and their village on a small Sicilian island. The story centres around her actions and the reactions of the other islanders. An evocative story, brilliantly written, visualised and superbly acted by all of the cast. In my opinion this is one of the best movies made since Cinema Paradiso, with a bit of a heavier theme. I cannot but give this movie 10 out of 10! Choose a calm, relaxed mood to watch this with. Put aside your popcorn, open your eyes and your senses and absorb. On the big screen if you can!