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SPERIAMO CHE SIA FEMMINA
(Let's Hope It's a Girl)
Year: 1986
Directed by: Mario Monicelli
Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Giuliano Gemma, Stefania Sandrelli, Philippe Noiret.
Set in the picturesque Tuscan countryside, "Speriamo che sia femmina" revolves around an old villa, home to a group of women bound by family ties and friendship. The matriarch, Elena, a former aristocrat, leads the household gracefully, surrounded by her daughter Francesca, niece Marta, friend Claudia, housekeeper Piera, and young apprentice Anna. Each woman faces challenges—financial struggles, personal conflicts, and the threat of losing their home—while the arrival of Elena's ex-husband, Leonardo, stirs old tensions.
As the women navigate these trials, they bond over shared experiences, from heartfelt conversations to their touching acts of kindness. These acts of compassion resonate with the audience as they devise a plan to secure their independence and preserve the villa, ultimately celebrating their unity and resilience.
A masterpiece of Italian cinema, Speriamo che sia femmina won 7 David di Donatello awards (including Best Movie, Best Director, and Best Screenplay) and 3 Nastro d'Argento awards.
Secure your tickets now, and prepare for bittersweet comedy and a splendid gallery of female characters. The Cineforum movies will be in Italian with English subtitles.
The movie will follow an Italian-style aperitivo.
CINEFORUM is curated and presented by Ileana Tamberlani, Programming and Administrative Manager of the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul.
CINEFORUM is hosted in partnership with Movieitaly+, the first on-demand streaming platform that promotes Italian culture through cinema. All ticket holders coming to this event will enjoy an exclusive 30% discount on a Movieitaly+ yearly subscription!
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