The Caiman

The Italian ( original title: Il caimano ) is an Italian movie from 2006 was directed by Nanni Moretti. .

Action

A second-rate film producer Bruno Bonomo ( " do-gooder " ), who turned in the 1970s with his wife, trash films, is both professionally and personally in a difficult situation. Both his production company and his marriage stand before the failure. His only salvation seems to result from a young director who wants to make a film with the title Il Caimano, which tells the life story of Silvio Berlusconi.

Criticism

The lexicon of the International film commented, " Nanni Moretti created a cheerful and melancholic film in the guise of a love and a family comedy refined through the film within the film with, Berlusconi phenomenon 'deals and satirically criticizes the political influence of concentrated media power. The friction between the levels of reality, the viewer is invited to reflect and questioning. "

Background

  • Several well-known Italian directors complete a guest appearance in this film, including Giuliano Montaldo, Carlo Mazzacurati, Tatti Sanguinetti, Paolo Virzì and Antonello Grimaldi.
  • The Italians celebrated its premiere in Italy on 24 March 2006. Since the film was released shortly before the Italian Parliament elections, it has been speculated how it might affect the population.
  • The original title Il caimano refers to the Cayman Alligator

Awards

International Film Festival of Cannes 2006

  • Nominated for the Palme d'Or
  • Prize of the City of Rome for Nanni Moretti

David di Donatello 2006

  • Award in the category Best Film for Angelo Barbagallo and Nanni Moretti
  • Award in the category for Best Director Nanni Moretti
  • Award in the category for Best Actor Silvio Orlando
  • Award in the category Best Music for Franco Piersanti
  • Award in the category Best Production for Angelo Barbagallo and Nanni Moretti
  • Award in the category Best Sound for Alessandro Zanon
  • Critics Award for Nanni Moretti
  • Nomination in the category Best Actress for Margherita Buy
  • Nomination in the category Best Supporting Actor for Nanni Moretti
  • Nomination in the category Best Supporting Actress for Jasmine Trinca
  • Nomination in the category Best Screenplay for Nanni Moretti, Francesco Piccolo and Federica Pontremoli
  • Nomination for Best Cinematography for Arnaldo Catinari
  • Nomination for Best Costumes for Lina Nerli Taviani
  • Nomination in the category Best Art Direction for Giancarlo Basili

European Film Awards 2006

  • Nomination in the category for Best Actor Silvio Orlando
2006 in film Film score Michele Placido Anna Bonaiuto Alligatoridae
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