Thursday September 11, 8:00 PM
Mulford Hall, Room 159, UC Berkeley (see map)

Saturno contro

Saturno contro (Saturn in Opposition, Italy 2007)
Directed by Ferzan Ozpetek.
Starring Stefano Accorsi, Margherita Buy, Pierfrancesco Favino, Serra Yilmaz, Ennio Fantastichini, Ambra Angiolini, Luca Argentero, Filippo Timi, Isabella Ferrari.
Runtime: 1h46
Italian dialogues, with English subtitles


In a contemporary Rome, a group of friends has formed an “open family” that gathers around the kitchen table of a gay couple. When one of them falls into a coma, they face the new equilibrium of affections this tragedy creates.
Adapted from Palm Springs International Film Festival

A sensitive exploration of the theme of friendship in the face of death, Ferzan Ozpetek's ensemble piece marks a return to form for the Italo-Turkish director, at his best describing the complicated relations between people, bringing a smooth, technically well-heeled look to its narrative.
Adapted from Variety


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Last updated September 6, 2008 by Andrea Trave