Cast
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Lucia Mascino
as Claudia
Thomas Trabacchi
as Flavio
Valentina Bellè
as Nina
Iaia Forte
as Mara Semeraro
Carlotta Natoli
as Diana
Camilla Semino Favro
as Giorgia
Simonetta Solder
as Cecilia
Giulia Ricciardi
as Lucia
Filippo Dini
as Lucio
Sergio Zecca
as Tommaso
Silvia Calderoni
as Anna Lux
Stefano Messina
as Diego
Orietta Notari
as Giudice Processo
Marco Felli
as Fiorista
Alessandro Bernardini
as Cliente Night
Crew
Director
- Francesca Comencini
Producer
- Elia Mazzoni
- Domenico Procacci
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Stories of Love That Cannot Belong to This World examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Francesca Comencini brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2017, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Stories of Love That Cannot Belong to This World took approximately 12 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 92 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 145 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 2 weeks before filming began.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 8 months to complete.
- The screenplay went through 15 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 2017, when this film is released:
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: August 21, 2017
- Runtime: 1h 32m