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Release Year2016
Runtime2h 11m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes224
DirectorMarco Bellocchio
WritersValia Santella, Edoardo Albinati, Marco Bellocchio
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSweet Dreams
About Sweet Dreams
Turin, 1969. Nine-year-old Massimo’s idyllic childhood is shattered by the mysterious death of his mother. The young boy refuses to accept this brutal loss, even if the priest says she is now in Heaven. Years later in the 90s, adult Massimo has become an accomplished journalist. After reporting on the war in Sarajevo, he begins to suffer from panic attacks. As he prepares to sell his parents’ apartment, Massimo is forced to relive his traumatic past. Compassionate doctor Elisa could help tormented Massimo open up and confront his childhood wounds…
Directed by Marco Bellocchio, Sweet Dreams leans on a strong ensemble — Valerio Mastandrea, Bérénice Bejo, Guido Caprino — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2016.
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