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Azzurro (2000)
Director: Denis Rabaglia
Cast: Paolo Villaggio, Francesca Pipoli, Marie-Christine Barrault, Jean-Luc Bideau
Runtime84 min
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75-year-old Giuseppe De Metrio has spent 30 years in Geneva, as foreign worker for the Broyer company. Upon retirement, he returned to Puglia, Italy, where his family had continued to live. His only grandchild, 7-year-old Carla, is blind. The whole family looks forward hopefully to the day when Carla's sight can be restored by means of a cornea transplantation. After a heart attack, Giuseppe decides to wait no longer and returns to Switzerland to ask his former boss Mr. Broyer for the money necessary for the operation, as an old promise binds the two men. Intended as a 48-hour trip, Giuseppe and Carla's visit in Switzerland becomes a journey that both grandfather and granddaughter never dreamt of...
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Azzurro (2000), directed by Denis Rabaglia, is a heartwarming film that has received positive critical reception. While it has not won any major awards, the film has been praised for its poignant story and strong performances, particularly from the young actress playing the blind granddaughter. The film has a solid audience reception, with an IMDb rating of 7.3 out of 10.
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Azzurro (2000), directed by Denis Rabaglia, is a poignant drama that explores the emotional journey of a 75-year-old Italian immigrant returning to his homeland to help his blind granddaughter. With standout performances from Paolo Villaggio and Francesca Pipoli, the film offers a nuanced and heartfelt look at the complexities of family, identity, and the pursuit of fulfillment in one's golden years.
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Azzurro is a 2000 French-Italian-Swiss drama film directed by Denis Rabaglia.
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