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August Vacation (1996)
Director: Paolo Virzì
Cast: Silvio Orlando, Sabrina Ferilli, Ennio Fantastichini, Laura Morante
Runtime106 min
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Like every August, journalist Sandro, his family and acquaintances vacation on the island of Ventotene. This time, however, they find out the house next door has been rented to a lower middle class family, whose crass nature and values soon clash with their own intellectual and progressive background.
Critical Reception & Ratings
August Vacation received positive reviews from critics, who praised the film's comedic and dramatic exploration of social class differences. However, no major awards or accolades have been reported for this 1996 Italian comedy-drama directed by Paolo Virzì. The film has a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb, indicating generally favorable audience reception.
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Fans of witty, character-driven comedies will appreciate director Paolo Virzì's 1996 film 'August Vacation', which offers a humorous yet insightful clash of values between an intellectual, progressive family and their working-class neighbors during a summer getaway on the island of Ventotene.
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August Vacation is a 1996 Italian comedy drama film directed by Paolo Virzì.
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