Movies About Tuscany

From Giuseppe Tornatore, starring Philippe Noiret, Enzo Cannavale, Antonella Attili, Isa Danieli
Rated R

Cinema Paradiso is a classic Italian drama directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. The film follows the life of Salvatore, a young boy living in a small Sicilian village, as he grows up through his love of the local movie theater, Cinema Paradiso. Through the influence of Alfredo, the theater's projectionist, Salvatore discovers his passion for filmmaking. As he grows older, he must ultimately choose between his love of the cinema and his dreams of leaving the village to pursue a career elsewhere. Cinema Paradiso is a powerful story of friendship, love, and the power of cinema. The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film in 1989.

From William Wyler, starring Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert, Hartley Power
Rated Passed

Roman Holiday is a classic romantic comedy film directed by William Wyler in 1953. It stars Audrey Hepburn as a bored and sheltered princess who escapes her royal duties for a day while on a tour of Rome. She meets an American newspaper reporter, played by Gregory Peck, who, unaware of her true identity, takes her around the city and shows her the sights. As their relationship grows, the reporter begins to fall in love with her, but discovers her true identity and must decide whether to reveal it or not. Throughout the movie, the two characters learn to appreciate life and each other, learning valuable lessons about trust and honesty in the process. In the end, the princess is returned to her royal duties and the reporter continues on his journalistic adventures.

From Federico Fellini, starring Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimée, Yvonne Furneaux
Rated Not Rated

La Dolce Vita is the story of Marcello Rubini, a young journalist and playboy, who spends his time in Rome's 'sweet life' of pleasure, parties and nightlife. It follows Marcello as he drifts through seven days and nights of sex, drugs, friendship, spiritual longing, and existential angst. Along the way, he meets a range of characters, some of whom are searching for spiritual fulfilment, while others simply want to enjoy life's pleasures. The film is a portrait of Italian society in the late 1950s, exploring themes of decadence, fame, and the emptiness of modern life. La Dolce Vita is a classic of Italian cinema, both for its moving performances and its visual beauty.

From Luchino Visconti, starring Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, Claudia Cardinale, Paolo Stoppa
Rated PG

The Leopard is a 1963 epic period drama film directed by Luchino Visconti. Set in the 1860s during the Risorgimento, it stars Burt Lancaster as the patriarch of an aristocratic Sicilian family. The film focuses on the moral struggle of his character, the Prince of Salina, as he attempts to preserve his family and class amid the tumultuous social and political changes of the period. The film also stars Alain Delon, Claudia Cardinale, and Paolo Stoppa, and features a score by Nino Rota. The Leopard is widely considered a classic of Italian cinema and is seen as one of Visconti's greatest works.

From Directors: Michael Radford, Massimo Troisi, starring Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Renato Scarpa
Rated PG

The Postman (1994) is an Italian comedy-drama directed by Michael Radford and Massimo Troisi. It tells the story of Mario (Massimo Troisi), a former postman who has been laid off due to the effects of automation. When he unexpectedly finds a postman's uniform, he decides to use it to his advantage by pretending to be a postman in order to make a living. What follows is a series of comedic misadventures as Mario encounters various characters on his quest to find a job. Along the way, he discovers the true value of friendship and the importance of helping others. The film is considered a classic and is highly regarded for its warmth, humor, and humanity.

From Franco Zeffirelli, starring Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Milo O'Shea
Rated PG

Romeo and Juliet (1968) by director Franco Zeffirelli is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic play. The film follows the story of the two titular characters, who are members of rival families in Verona, Italy. Despite their families' long standing feud, Romeo and Juliet fall in love and get secretly married. Unfortunately, their relationship ends tragically, as both of them die as a result of their families' feuding. The film stars Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey as Romeo and Juliet, respectively, and also features John McEnery and Milo O'Shea as Mercutio and Friar Laurence, respectively. The film is known for its stunning visual effects and the way it captures the essence of the original play.

From Giuseppe Tornatore, starring Monica Bellucci, Giuseppe Sulfaro, Luciano Federico, Matilde Piana
Rated R

From Anthony Minghella, starring Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett
Rated R

From Kenneth Branagh, starring Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Keanu Reeves, Kate Beckinsale
Rated PG-13

From Mike Newell, starring Alfred Molina, Joan Plowright, Miranda Richardson, Polly Walker
Rated PG

From James Ivory, starring Maggie Smith, Helena Bonham Carter, Denholm Elliott, Julian Sands
Rated Not Rated

From Luca Guadagnino, starring Tilda Swinton, Flavio Parenti, Edoardo Gabbriellini, Alba Rohrwacher
Rated R

From Franco Zeffirelli, starring Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, Cher
Rated PG

From Audrey Wells, starring Diane Lane, Raoul Bova, Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan
Rated PG-13

From Bernardo Bertolucci, starring Jeremy Irons, Liv Tyler, Carlo Cecchi, Sinéad Cusack
Rated R

From Lasse Hallström, starring Heath Ledger, Sienna Miller, Jeremy Irons, Oliver Platt
Rated R

From Gary Winick, starring Amanda Seyfried, Gael García Bernal, Vanessa Redgrave, Marcia DeBonis
Rated PG

From Maria Sole Tognazzi, starring Margherita Buy, Stefano Accorsi, Fabrizia Sacchi, Gianmarco Tognazzi
Rated Not Rated

From Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, starring Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Paul Bettany, Timothy Dalton
Rated PG-13

From John Madden, starring Nicolas Cage, Penélope Cruz, John Hurt, Christian Bale
Rated R

From Ryan Murphy, starring Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins, Viola Davis
Rated PG-13

From Jim Fall, starring Hilary Duff, Adam Lamberg, Clayton Snyder, Hallie Todd
Rated PG