Drama, UK / Italy 2008, directed by Michael Winterbottom Starring Colin Firth, Catherine Keener, Willa Holland, running time 90 min FSK 12
investigated after the death of his wife Joe for a fresh start for himself and the two daughters. Especially the ten year old Mary is driven about by deep feelings of guilt, she has the car accident caused by the mother. The family is paralyzed, crumbles. Therefore, Joe takes a teaching job in Italy. The radical change of location from Chicago to Genoa to bring father and daughters closer together again. Teenager Kelly quickly succumbs to the charm of an Italian town in the middle of summer, while Mary again in the dark labyrinth of old streets loses. But gradually break the tank on the sadness, the family members to grow together in new ways. Genova is not only the story of loss, but also a gentle, quiet healing.
England Director virtuoso Michael Winterbottom is a friend of the variety and served the inclined film fan between documentary ("Road to Guantanamo") and thrillers ("The Killer Inside Me") under the motto of the creative loss management views provide a serene and contemplative, always beautifully illustrated family drama with echoes of the horror cult film "If not Look Now". Mood and emotion go before a coherent story, Colin Firth ("Bridget Jones") is the name that attracts customers, Genoa, and his scenes are the real star.
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