JohnDoe
Bryn
Brenton
The Caiman (2006); In Cinemas
A FilmInk Cinema Review by John Doe
The Caiman
This review appears in the December 2006 issue of FilmInk. Available at newsagent’s NOW.
Regular visitors to the site will know that I freelance for FilmInk magazine. The new issue is on the shelves and that means my contributions get put up here for you to enjoy. Hope you dig it.
The Caiman
This review appears in the December 2006 issue of FilmInk. Available at newsagent’s NOW.
Regular visitors to the site will know that I freelance for FilmInk magazine. The new issue is on the shelves and that means my contributions get put up here for you to enjoy. Hope you dig it.
Poster-In Cinemas November 23
Title: The Caiman
Rating: M
Time: 112 Minutes
Country: Italy
Director: Nanni Moretti
Cast: Silvio Orlando, Margherita Buy, Daniele Rampello, Giacomo Passarelli, Michele Placido, Silvio Berlusconi, Virzi, Paolo Sorrentino, Dario Cantarelli, Carlo Mazzacurati, Cecilia Dazzi, .
Distributor: Palace Films
Worth: $12.00/$15.00
Released:November 23
“The Caiman is a film about love, a homage to cinema and a political film” says Director Nanni Moretti. Winner of Cannes’ Palme d’ Or for his last film, The Son’s Room this long awaited follow up sees the Director being the first to attack Italy’s infamously corrupt Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
The film tells the story of a fictional B movie Producer Bruno Bonomo, (Silvio Orlando), who's currently on a downward slide, with both his professional and personal lives crumbling.
Bruno's studio is under threat of repossession and his wife Pauola (Margherita Buy), the star of his most successful films is divorcing him while his two sons are struggling to understand.
When things seem at there lowest ebb, aspiring Writer/Director Teresa (Jasmine Trinca) hands him her screenplay for The Caiman. Named after a South American Alligator, her film is the story of the murky politician.
From here the tale spirals into a dazzling mix of colourful imagery and editing. Inter cutting sequences from the imaginary film and incorporating archival footage of the real man. Simultaneously we follow the gentle evolution of Bruno as he rebuilds his shattered private life and struggles to complete his vision at any cost.
Performances from all the players are excellent, the script is full of wit and surprising tenderness. The complexities of family drama blend into the energetic world of cinema and hyperactive political parody delivering a farcical satire on Italian Cinema that will satisfy world movie fans.
Time: 112 Minutes
Country: Italy
Director: Nanni Moretti
Cast: Silvio Orlando, Margherita Buy, Daniele Rampello, Giacomo Passarelli, Michele Placido, Silvio Berlusconi, Virzi, Paolo Sorrentino, Dario Cantarelli, Carlo Mazzacurati, Cecilia Dazzi, .
Distributor: Palace Films
Worth: $12.00/$15.00
Released:November 23
“The Caiman is a film about love, a homage to cinema and a political film” says Director Nanni Moretti. Winner of Cannes’ Palme d’ Or for his last film, The Son’s Room this long awaited follow up sees the Director being the first to attack Italy’s infamously corrupt Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
The film tells the story of a fictional B movie Producer Bruno Bonomo, (Silvio Orlando), who's currently on a downward slide, with both his professional and personal lives crumbling.
Bruno's studio is under threat of repossession and his wife Pauola (Margherita Buy), the star of his most successful films is divorcing him while his two sons are struggling to understand.
When things seem at there lowest ebb, aspiring Writer/Director Teresa (Jasmine Trinca) hands him her screenplay for The Caiman. Named after a South American Alligator, her film is the story of the murky politician.
From here the tale spirals into a dazzling mix of colourful imagery and editing. Inter cutting sequences from the imaginary film and incorporating archival footage of the real man. Simultaneously we follow the gentle evolution of Bruno as he rebuilds his shattered private life and struggles to complete his vision at any cost.
Performances from all the players are excellent, the script is full of wit and surprising tenderness. The complexities of family drama blend into the energetic world of cinema and hyperactive political parody delivering a farcical satire on Italian Cinema that will satisfy world movie fans.
"Now this is politics"
Keep it up,
Adrienne
Film & TV on DVD
Thank you for the kind words, I hope my blog gives you a few ideas for things to see.
Hunt Famous
Orble Post of the Day
Fat Cult
Techbreak
Film & TV on DVD
This film is part of the Italian Film Festival playing at the Verona in Sydney.