Italy / France,
2002, 95 min
Directed by:
Emanuele CrialeseCinematography:
Fabio ZamarionComposer:
Andrea GuerraCast:
Valeria Golino, Vincenzo Amato, Francesco Casisa, Vincenzo Barreca, Veronica D'Agostino, Filippo Pucillo, Elio Germano, Avy MarcianoPlots(1)
A sunny seaside location and the radiant beauty of Valeria Golino are enough to set the mood in "Respiro", a fitfully effective Italian film. Hollywood never quite figured out what to do with Golino, but she blossoms in this story about a sensual wife who's either free-spirited or manic-depressive, depending on your perspective. Her fisherman husband finally decides to have her sent away for professional help, which only provokes an even more impulsive act from her. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
European Film Awards
- 2003 - Valeria Golino (People's Choice Award Best Actress)
- 2003 - Emanuele Crialese (People's Choice Award Best Director)
- 2002 - Emanuele Crialese (European Discovery)
César Awards
- 2004 - Emanuele Crialese (Best European Union Film)
Goya Awards
- 2004 - Jaime Rosales (Best New Director)