Directed by:
Francesco FalaschiCinematography:
Stefano FaliveneComposer:
Paolo VivaldiCast:
Vinicio Marchioni, Valeria Solarino, Luigi Fedele, Nicola Siri, Mirko Frezza, Benedetta Porcaroli, Gianfranco Gallo, Alessandro Haber, Giuseppe Laudisa (more)Plots(1)
When Arturo, a top chef with a troubled past, is released from prison, his main task is to restart his stalled career. But first he must complete community service at a training institute, imparting his professional wisdom to a gaggle of aspiring cooks with Asperger’s Syndrome, including the talented but demanding Guido (played by newcomer Luigi Fedele). Arturo’s efforts to reenter the restaurant business suffer a further setback when Guido wins a place in the finals of a prestigious cooking competition. To the bad-boy chef’s dismay, Anna, the institute’s resident psychologist, entrusts him with the role of chaperone - a prospect made even less palatable when the lead judge turns out to be Arturo’s former business partner. With unpredictable results - other than the guarantee that in Tuscany, food, like love, conquers all - Italian director Francesco Falaschi’s warm-hearted comedy has all the ingredients of a real crowd pleaser. (Denver International Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Vinicio Marchioni
Italy
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Valeria Solarino
Venezuela
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Luigi Fedele
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Nicola Siri
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Mirko Frezza
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Rocco Schiavone (2016) (series)
Benedetta Porcaroli
Italy
Best movies:
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Alessandro Haber
Italy
Best movies:
All My Friends Part 2 (1982)
The Unknown Woman (2006)
The Conformist (1970)
Giuseppe Laudisa
Best movies:
As Needed (2018)
Fantozzi 2000 - la clonazione (1999)
Silvia Ferraro
Best movies:
As Needed (2018)