Mid-August Lunch (2008)
AKA Pranzo di ferragosto (Italian)
Comedy | Old Age/elderly. Friendship
Synopsis / Plot
Gianni is a middle-aged man living in Rome with his imposing and demanding elderly mother. His only outlet from her and the increasing debt into which they are sinking, are the increasingly frequent quiet sessions at the local tavern. As an Oriental saying goes, 'Moments of crisis are moments of opportunities'. These appear during the celebration of the holiday of Ferragosto on 15 August. That's when everybody leaves town to have fun. Opportunity knocks on Gianni's door in the most unexpected way, Written by Warsaw Film Festival
Awards
2009: European Film Awards: Nominated for Best Screenplay & Audience Award
2008: David di Donatello Awards: Best New Director. 2 Nominations