Italian Cinema Today

Sicilian-born actor Antonino "Nino" Frassica turns 70 today. Since so many of his works are available stateside through Amazon, why not celebrate by streaming his films and television shows? Below are direct links to them.  I met him briefly last year at the Rome premiere of his film, "Tutti i colori," directed by Max Nardari. I remember that there was a mob outside the theater doors ready to greet him and he was so gracious with everyone, taking the time to pose for pictures.  He is perhaps best known for the television series "Don Matteo," which unfortunately is not available in the United States. However, the series version of Pif's "The Mafia Only Kills in the Summer" is available to stream with subtitles on MHz through Amazon. Click here for more information.  Enjoy this diverse collection of his films. Happy Birthday Nino!  

"Now is the time when Cuba can become an important co-production partner” said Rome Lazio Film Commission head Luciano Sovena, who recently launched Italy’s top co-production fund between the two countries. The first production of that partnership is Non è un paese per giovani (No Country for the Young). Directed by Giovanni Veronesi, the film features a great cast that includes  Filippo Scicchitano, Giovanni Anzaldo , Sara Serraiocco , Sergio Rubini and Nino Frassica. I was happy to find a very detailed description of the story in English: Every year, five hundred thousand young people leave Italy and flee overseas. They call it “brain drain” but among the new emigrants there are a lot of ordinary young people seeking their fortune. Sandro and Luciano are two of them. Sandro, 24, comes from Rome and is curious about his future but he doesn’t have a clear idea yet. He graduated a while ago and he may want to become a writer. He still lives with his...