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Summary Vincent was born near Paris, but has cut off every link with his roots. Maria, fifteen years younger, grew up in Ostia, but no longer sees her family. Together they form a couple that does not seem to need anyone. They lead a secluded life in contemporary Rome, indolent and distracted. Furthermore, Vincent and Maria are good at blending ...

Directed By: Sebastiano Riso

Written By: Andrea Cedrola, Stefano Grasso, Sebastiano Riso

  • BIM Distribuzione
  • 1 h 37 m
  • BIM Distribuzione
  • 1 h 37 m

A Family (Una Famiglia)

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Summary Vincent was born near Paris, but has cut off every link with his roots. Maria, fifteen years younger, grew up in Ostia, but no longer sees her family. Together they form a couple that does not seem to need anyone. They lead a secluded life in contemporary Rome, indolent and distracted. Furthermore, Vincent and Maria are good at blending ...

Directed By: Sebastiano Riso

Written By: Andrea Cedrola, Stefano Grasso, Sebastiano Riso

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Generally Unfavorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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0% Positive
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75% Mixed
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25% Negative
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40
With a surface dusting of realist grit hardly covering for the strained contrivances and one-note characterization propelling its lurid narrative, Riso’s sophomore feature never shakes the artificial, soapy aroma at its core.
By Guy Lodge FULL REVIEW
40
Once we realise what’s at stake, and where it’s all likely to go, this grim study of a damaged duo, and of the screwed-up society they live in, offers diminishing returns.
By Jonathan Romney FULL REVIEW
40
Intensely present and real even in this sordid role, Ramazzotti shows she is growing into one of Italy's most versatile actresses, particularly in difficult proletarian roles like the one here. She is literally the best thing in this depressing, often shallow film.
By Deborah Young FULL REVIEW
20
Una Famiglia is the kind of social realism that isn't realistic and says little about society.
By John Bleasdale FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Indiana Production, Manny Films, Rai Cinema, Ministero dei Beni e delle Attività Culturali e del Turismo (MiBACT), Bac Films
Duration 1 h 37 m
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Website http://www.indianaproduction.com/it/cinema/release/una-famiglia
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Awards

Venice Film Festival
• 2 Nominations
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
• 1 Nomination

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