A story of family love... and family secrets.
Matteo Scuro is a retired Sicilian bureaucrat, a widower with five children, all of whom live on the mainland and hold responsible jobs. He decides to surprise each with a visit and finds none as he imagined.
"Stanno tutti bene," a poignant 1990 film produced by TF1 Films Production and Erre Produzioni, is a touching exploration of family dynamics and the passage of time. Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, the film follows the journey of Matteo Scuro, a retired Sicilian bureaucrat, played masterfully by Marcello Mastroianni. After his wife's death, Matteo decides to visit his five grown children in various Italian cities, hoping to reconnect and celebrate a family reunion. However, as he travels from Rome to Naples, Milan, and Turin, he discovers that his children's lives are far from the idyllic pictures they've painted in their letters home. The film's strength lies in its delicate portrayal of the emotional distances that can grow within a family, even as love and loyalty remain. Each visit Matteo makes reveals more about his children's struggles and secrets, from financial woes to marital discord. Tornatore's direction captures the bittersweet essence of these revelations, using the vibrant backdrops of Italy's cities to contrast with the underlying tension and melancholy. Mastroianni's performance is particularly noteworthy, as he embodies the hopeful yet increasingly disillusioned father with a depth that resonates deeply with the audience. "Stanno tutti bene" also serves as a meditation on aging and the inevitable changes that come with it. Matteo's journey is not just physical but also an internal one, as he grapples with the realization that his children have become strangers in many ways. The film poignantly addresses the universal theme of parents coming to terms with their children's independence and the loneliness that can accompany old age. Through Matteo's eyes, viewers are invited to reflect on their own familial relationships and the passage of time. In its essence, "Stanno tutti bene" is a beautifully crafted narrative that transcends cultural boundaries, offering a heartfelt look at the complexities of family life. The film's universal themes, combined with its stunning cinematography and compelling performances, make it a timeless piece of cinema that continues to resonate with audiences around the world.
年1990
オンラインで見る duckduckgo
ジャンルドラマ
製作国FranceItaly
