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  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • Zeitgeist Films
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • Zeitgeist Films
  • 1 h 30 m

Summary In The Salt of Life, a middle-aged retiree has become invisible to all distaff Romans, regardless of age or relation. He contends with an aristocratic, spendthrift mother; a wife who is more patronizing friend than romantic partner; a daughter with a slacker boyfriend whom he unwillingly befriends; and a wild young neighbor who sees him ...

Directed By: Gianni Di Gregorio

Written By: Valerio Attanasio, Gianni Di Gregorio

  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • Zeitgeist Films
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • Zeitgeist Films
  • 1 h 30 m

The Salt of Life

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 17 Critic Reviews
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Summary In The Salt of Life, a middle-aged retiree has become invisible to all distaff Romans, regardless of age or relation. He contends with an aristocratic, spendthrift mother; a wife who is more patronizing friend than romantic partner; a daughter with a slacker boyfriend whom he unwillingly befriends; and a wild young neighbor who sees him ...

Directed By: Gianni Di Gregorio

Written By: Valerio Attanasio, Gianni Di Gregorio

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 17 Critic Reviews
65
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12% Mixed
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12% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 17 Critic Reviews
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76% Positive
13 Reviews
12% Mixed
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12% Negative
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83
Apr 19, 2012
This being an Italian film, and Gianni being such a hapless, kindhearted aspiring Lothario, make this perhaps the sweetest movie ever made about a guy trying to cheat on his wife.
By Marc Mohan FULL REVIEW
80
Mar 1, 2012
Mr. Di Gregorio wrote the screenplay with Valerio Attanasio, and this movie is a richer variation of his small, exquisite 2010 film, "Mid-August Lunch."
By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW
75
Mar 28, 2012
This is a movie about a man who is past his shelf life. Sooner or later, he'll end up sitting in front of that cafe with the other guys. He knows it.
By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW
70
Feb 28, 2012
Di Gregorio's performance sets the tone of dim hope and quiet forbearance, telling the story through reactions: an ever-accommodating smile that shades into a wince; sparkling, heavy-lidded eyes betrayed by vexed brows.
By Nick Pinkerton FULL REVIEW
63
Apr 5, 2012
Overall, The Salt of Life has more bite but less charm than "Mid-August Lunch."
By Liam Lacey FULL REVIEW
50
Apr 20, 2012
Episodically structured and lethargically paced, the new film attempts to convince us that there's something incredibly charming about an old guy who makes a habit of ogling young women. Actually, the whole scenario is pretty creepy.
By Calvin Wilson FULL REVIEW
30
Apr 4, 2012
This Italian import may have greater resonance for the men of Casanova's native land than it does internationally, but it definitely hits on truths infrequently addressed in the movies.
By Marjorie Baumgarten FULL REVIEW

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Production Company BiBi Film, Isaria Productions, Rai Cinema, Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali (MiBAC)
Release Date Mar 2, 2012
Duration 1 h 30 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline Gianni is back & looking for love...
Website http://www.corriere.it/giannieledonne/
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Awards

David di Donatello Awards
• 2 Nominations
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
• 1 Nomination
Bratislava International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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