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A Lighter Burden to Bear (1998)
Director: Elisabetta Lodoli
Cast: Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Stefano Accorsi, Lorenza Indovina, Tommaso Ragno
Runtime93 min
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Rome, late 1990s. Military service is still compulsory, and to avoid it, Marco, an ambitious young architect already on the rise, chooses conscientious objection and the resulting alternative civilian service. However, he ends up in a rehabilitation center for the disabled, where he has to take care of a girl suffering from a severe form of muscular dystrophy. After a difficult start, marked by the intolerance of the young manager, who is not used to low-paid jobs, the two form a deep bond, and the architect says that thanks to the girl, his civil service has been less difficult.
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A Lighter Burden to Bear, a 1998 Italian TV movie directed by Elisabetta Lodoli, is a comedy-drama that received mixed reviews. While the film's portrayal of the bond formed between a young architect doing alternative civilian service and a girl with muscular dystrophy was praised, its overall narrative and handling of the subject matter were seen as uneven by some critics. The film's impact on audiences is unclear, as viewership and rating data is not widely available.
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Directed by Elisabetta Lodoli, A Lighter Burden to Bear is a thoughtful 1998 drama that blends comedy and poignant themes. Starring Giovanna Mezzogiorno and Stefano Accorsi, the film offers a unique perspective on military service and disability, as an ambitious young architect's alternative civilian service leads to an unexpected bond with a young woman suffering from muscular dystrophy.