Fireworks (Italian: Stranizza d'amuri, lit. 'Strangeness of Love') is a 2023 Italian drama film co-written and directed by Giuseppe Fiorello, at his feature film debut. The film is based on the Giarre murder.
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| Directed by | Giuseppe Fiorello |
| Screenplay by | Giuseppe Fiorello Andrea Cedrola Carlo Salsa |
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| Cinematography | Ramiro Civita |
| Edited by | Federica Forcesi |
| Music by | Giovanni Caccamo Leonardo Milani |
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Running time | 134 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
Plot
editSicily, Summer of 1982. Whilst the whole of Italy has gathered to the televisions to see the World Cup, the lives of two boys are about to change completely. 17-year old Gianni, bullied by his friends for being gay and only supported by his mother Lina, sees his life change, when through a moped accident, he meets 16-year old Nino. A great friendship is born between them, which will turn into a feeling that the boys will be forced to keep secret, due to the Southern Italian prejudices at the time.
Cast
edit- Samuele Segreto as Gianni Accordino
- Gabriele Pizzurro as Nino Scalia
- Simona Malato as Lina
- Fabrizia Sacchi as Carmela
- Enrico Roccaforte as Franco
- Simone Raffaele Cordiano as Totò
- Antonio De Matteo as Alfredo Scalia
- Anita Pomario as Giuseppina
- Roberto Salemi as Pietro Scalia
- Giuseppe Spata as Ciccio Scalia
- Maria Giuditta Vasile as Isabella Scalia
Production
editThe film is a dramatization of the Giarre murder.[1] It was produced by Ibla Film,[2] and was shot in the province of Syracuse, between Ferla, Marzamemi and Pachino.[3] The original title reprises a Franco Battiato song with the same name from his 1979 album L'era del cinghiale bianco.[4]
Release
editThe film was released in Italian cinemas on 23 March 2023.[5] It was screened at the 57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.[6]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 9 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.90/10.[7] For this film Fiorello was awarded the Nastro d'Argento for best new director and was nominated for the David di Donatello in the same category.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ Rabb, Maxwell (26 January 2024). "Review: Fireworks". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (27 June 2022). "Pulsar Content Boards 'Fireworks,' Italian Film About Infamous Hate Crime". Variety. Archived from the original on 29 May 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Avellina, Giuditta (29 March 2023). "Cos'è la stranizza d'amuri raccontata da Beppe Fiorello". GQ Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Ciofani, Lorenzo (21 March 2023). "Stranizza d'amuri, l'inno alla vita di Beppe Fiorello: "Storia che mi ha fatto sentire in colpa"". Cinematografo (in Italian). Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Baldini, Paolo (25 March 2023). "Il Delta amaro di Borghi e Lo Cascio, il ritorno di John Wick e altri 8 film da non perdere al cinema o in streaming". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Scarpa, Vittoria Scarpa (12 July 2023). "Review: Fireworks". Cineuropa. Archived from the original on 13 July 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Fireworks". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Ecco «Stranizza d'Amuri» felice esordio alla regia del talentuoso Beppe Fiorello". La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno (in Italian). 22 September 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ De Luca, Silvia (4 April 2024). "David di Donatello 2024, le nomination: c'è "Stranizza D'Amuri" di Beppe Fiorello". BE Sicily Mag (in Italian). Retrieved 7 April 2024.
