Mid August Lunch divides with its minimalist approach. While some viewers would dismiss the narrative as forgettable and pointless, arguing it lacks real emotional weight, others celebrate its undeniable charm. The movie avoids a caustic perspective on aging, choosing instead to present a gentle, leisurely look at a man managing a lively group of older women. It succeeds as a saddening slice of Italian life. A very modest production, yet truly engaging.
Broke, and armed only with his sense of humor, middle-aged Gianni lives with his mother in their old apartment. The debts are mounting, but if Gianni looks after the building manager's mother during the Ferragosto, a mid-August holiday, all will be forgiven.
- Status
- Released
- Original Title
- Pranzo di ferragosto
- Original Language
- Italian
- Production
- Archimede, Fandango, RAI Cinema, MiC
- Budget
- $500K
- Box Office
- $9.52M
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Cast
Gianni Di GregorioGianniValeria De FranciscisValeria (Gianni's Mother)Maria CalìTia Maria (Alfonso's Aunt)Grazia Cesarini SforzaGrazia (Marcello's Mother)Marina CacciottiMaria (Alfonso's Mother)Luigi MarchettiVikingo
Alfonso SantagataAlfonsoMarcello OttolenghiMarcello (Doctor)Petre RosuBarboneBiagio UrsittiLuigiMedia
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What is Mid-August Lunch about?
Broke, and armed only with his sense of humor, middle-aged Gianni lives with his mother in their old apartment. The debts are mounting, but if Gianni looks after the building manager's mother during the Ferragosto, a mid-August holiday, all will be forgiven.
Who stars in Mid-August Lunch?
The movie stars Gianni Di Gregorio, Valeria De Franciscis, Maria Calì, Grazia Cesarini Sforza, Marina Cacciotti and more.
When was Mid-August Lunch released?
Mid-August Lunch was released in 2008 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
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