|
Lontano Da Dove
''Lontano da dove'' (''Away from where'') is a 1983 Italian romantic drama film written and directed by Stefania Casini and Francesca Marciano. For this film Monica Scattini was awarded Nastro d'Argento for best supporting actress. It was one of the last releases of Gaumont's Italian subsidiary, which shut down the bulk of its activities around this time due to financial losses from its parent company in France. Plot Mario, who has just finished his military service, arrives in New York where Giampaolo, a record friend of his, lives. Mario enthusiastically immerses himself in the life of the city, and frequents a group of Italians that includes Daniela, a receptionist at the headquarters of an Italian newspaper, who however cultivates the dream of becoming an actress and for this reason attends an acting school; Giacomini, a political journalist who, on the other hand, seems more interested in costume; and Desideria, an elusive character who boasts of acquaintances with fam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stefania Casini
Stefania Casini (born 4 September 1948) is an Italian actress, screenwriter, director, and producer. She appeared alongside Robert De Niro and Gérard Depardieu in Bernardo Bertolucci's ''1900'' (1976) and received two David di Donatello Award nominations for her work in the 1983 film '' Lontano da dove''. In recent years she was also the visual inspiration for the comics version of Frank Wedekind Benjamin Franklin Wedekind (July 24, 1864 – March 9, 1918) was a German playwright. His work, which often criticizes bourgeois attitudes (particularly towards sex), is considered to anticipate expressionism and was influential in the developme ...'s LULU adapted by John Linton Roberson. Currently she is a famous directors of documentaries. Selected filmography References External links * Biography {{DEFAULTSORT:Casini, Stefania Italian film actresses 20th-century Italian actresses 1948 births Living people Italian film directors Italian television actresses Peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Wright (actor)
Michael Wright is an American actor best known for his roles in the films '' The Five Heartbeats'' (1991), '' Streamers'' (1983), and '' Sugar Hill'' (1994), and for his television roles Elias Taylor in '' V: The Series'' (1984–1985), Omar White in '' Oz'' (2001–2003), and Lazarus Prime in ''Black Lightning'' (2019). Wright was born and raised in New York City and is a graduate of the New Lincoln School. Career Wright's body of work in television includes the 1983 NBC science fiction miniseries '' V'', the 1984 sequel '' V: The Final Battle'', and '' V: The Series'' as Elias Taylor. He appeared in the 1987 episode "Duty and Honor" of ''Miami Vice'' as "The Savage", and on the 1997 HBO series '' Oz'' as Omar White from 2001 to 2003. Wright has appeared on ''New York Undercover'', and as Lazarus Prime on ''Black Lightning''. Wright's film roles include the 1987 drama ''The Principal'', also starring James Belushi, and the 1994 film '' Sugar Hill'' with Wesley Snipes. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980s Italian-language Films
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai, Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. 249) Deaths * Li Jue, Chinese warlord and regen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983 Directorial Debut Films
1983 saw both the official beginning of the Internet and the first mobile cellular telephone call. Events January * January 1 – The migration of the ARPANET to TCP/IP is officially completed (this is considered to be the beginning of the true Internet). * January 6 – Pope John Paul II appoints a bishop over the Czechoslovak exile community, which the '' Rudé právo'' newspaper calls a "provocation." This begins a year-long disagreement between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Vatican, leading to the eventual restoration of diplomatic relations between the two states. * January 14 – The head of Bangladesh's military dictatorship, Hussain Muhammad Ershad, announces his intentions to "turn Bangladesh into an Islamic state." * January 18 – U.S. Secretary of the Interior James G. Watt makes controversial remarks blaming poor living conditions on Native American reservations on "the failures of socialism." Watt will eventually resign in September after a seri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983 Romantic Drama Films
1983 saw both the official beginning of the Internet and the first mobile cellular telephone call. Events January * January 1 – The migration of the ARPANET to TCP/IP is officially completed (this is considered to be the beginning of the true Internet). * January 6 – Pope John Paul II appoints a bishop over the Czechoslovak exile community, which the '' Rudé právo'' newspaper calls a "provocation." This begins a year-long disagreement between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Vatican, leading to the eventual restoration of diplomatic relations between the two states. * January 14 – The head of Bangladesh's military dictatorship, Hussain Muhammad Ershad, announces his intentions to "turn Bangladesh into an Islamic state." * January 18 – U.S. Secretary of the Interior James G. Watt makes controversial remarks blaming poor living conditions on Native American reservations on "the failures of socialism." Watt will eventually resign in September after a ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Films Set In New York City
Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, a Romance ethnic group related to or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance language *** Regional Italian, regional variants of the Italian language ** Languages of Italy, languages and dialects spoken in Italy ** Italian culture, cultural features of Italy ** Italian cuisine, traditional foods ** Folklore of Italy, the folklore and urban legends of Italy ** Mythology of Italy, traditional religion and beliefs Other uses * Italian dressing, a vinaigrette-type salad dressing or marination * Italian or Italian-A, alternative names for the Ping-Pong virus, an extinct computer virus * ''Italien'' (magazine), pro-Fascist magazine in Germany between 1927 and 1944 See also * * * Italia (other) * Italic (other) * Italo (other) * The Italian (other) * Italian people (other) Italian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983 Films
The following is an overview of events in 1983 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1983 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events *February 11 - The Rolling Stones concert film '' Let's Spend the Night Together'' opens in New York City. *May 25 - '' Return of the Jedi'', the final installment in the original '' Star Wars'' trilogy, is released. Like the previous films, it goes on to become the highest-grossing film of the year. * Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman makes her film debut in the Australian movie '' Bush Christmas''. *'' Brainstorm'', the final film of screen star Natalie Wood, is released, 2 years after her death. *October - Frank Price resigns as president of Columbia Pictures and is replaced by Guy McElwaine. *November 18 - '' A Christmas Story'' released to theaters to moderate success, earning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Italian Films Of 1983
A list of films produced in Italy in 1983 (see 1983 in film): References Sources * * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Italian films 1983 Lists of Italian films by year, 1983 1983 in Italian cinema, Films Lists of 1983 films by country, Italy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luisella Boni
Luisella Boni (born 24 July 1935) is an Italian actress. Born as Luisa Angela Bozzo, Boni debuted in 1952 in Bernard Vorhaus' film ''Finishing School''. One of the most active actresses in Italian cinema between the early fifties and mid-sixies, she slowed her activity after her marriage to television director Daniele D'Anza in 1965. In the 1960s she was sometimes credited as Brigitte Corey. She was also active on television and on stage. Selected filmography * ''Finishing School'' (1953) * '' Cavalcade of Song '' (1953) * '' Frine, Courtesan of Orient'' (1953) - Touni * '' The Treasure of Bengal'' (1953) - Karma * '' Love in the City'' (1953) * '' A Slice of Life'' (1954) - (segment "Scena all'aperto") * '' Papà Pacifico'' (1954) - Maria Grazia - Luisa's friend * '' Orphan of the Ghetto'' (1954) - Viola * '' Eighteen Year Olds'' (1955) - Luisa * '' Land of the Pharaohs'' (1955) - Kyra * '' Nana'' (1955) - Estelle * ''Il piccolo vetraio'' (1955) - Gisella * '' La trovatel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victor Cavallo
Victor Cavallo (birth name Vittorio Vitolo; 8 May 1947 in Rome – 22 January 2000 in Rome) was an Italian actor and underground writer. He started his acting career on stage in 1974, in cinema worked for directors such as Bernardo Bertolucci and Francesca Archibugi. He died of Hepatitis C. Selected filmography * '' Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man'' (1981) * '' W la foca'' (1982) * '' Lontano da dove'' (1983) * '' Io con te non ci sto più'' (1983) * '' La piovra'', (1986, TV series, 2 episodes, "Alvaro Marilli") * '' Grandi magazzini'' (1986) * '' Naso di cane'' (1986, TV) * '' The Invisible Ones'' (1988) * '' Burro'' (1989) * '' Towards Evening'' (1990) * ''Piedipiatti ''Piedipiatti'' (, also known as ''Cops'') is a 1991 Italian comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending ...'' (1991) * '' The Great Pumpkin'' (1993) * '' Amami'' (1993 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francesca Marciano
Francesca Marciano (born Rome, 17 July 1955) is an Italian novelist, screenwriter and actress. She was the recipient of the Rapallo Carige Prize for ''Casa Rossa'' in 2003. She won a David di Donatello award for best screenplay with '' Damned the Day I Met You'', a film directed by Carlo Verdone Carlo Gregorio Verdone (born 17 November 1950) is an Italian actor, screenwriter and film director. Best known for his comedic roles in Italian classics which he also wrote and directed such as ''Fun Is Beautiful'' and ''Bianco, rosso e Verdone ... in 1992. Works in English * ''Rules of the wild'', New York : Vintage Books, 1999. * ''Casa Rossa'', Pantheon, New York, 2005. * ''The end of manners'', New York : Vintage Contemporaries, 2009. * ''The other language : stories'', New York : Vintage Books, 2015. * ''Animal Spirit: stories'', New York : Alfred A Knopf, 2020. Works * ''Casa Rossa : romanzo'', Milano : TEA, Tascabili degli Editori Associati, 2003. * ''La fine dell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
