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Marcello Marcello
DENIS RABAGLIA
In Italian with English subtitles
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1-800-955-5566
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Marcello Marcello
DENIS RABAGLIA
In Italian with English subtitles
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Denis Rabaglia's heartwarming and whimsical romantic comedy, set on the fictional Italian island of Amatrello in 1956, follows the fortunes of young Marcello (Francesco Mistichelli), the son of a fisherman, who pines for the affection of the lovely Elena (Elena Cucci). Two things stand in Marcello's way, the first being that Elena is the mayor's daughter. The second is more elaborate: according to island tradition, the father of an 18-year-old girl ready to meet suitors can choose the suitor based on what is basically a bribe—the best gift to the father results in a date with the daughter. So, what does Marcello come up with? And what does Elena think of Marcello? Rabaglia brings a sunny attitude to a sunny story, set in an unbelievably gorgeous (and, yes, sunny) place. His steadily accumulating narrative builds to an effective and satisfying climax. This is a winning and winsome film.—Palm Springs International Film Festival, 2009
