We Can Do That (2008)
From a close range nobody is normal
The film follows Nello, the recently hired director of a newly developed work cooperative of former mental patients. After the closure of state psychiatric hospitals and asylums in Italy under the Basaglia Law many former patients were left with few resources and little hope of reintegrating into society. With the intention of actually improving the lives of his pupils, rather than just sedating them, Nello encourages them to expand their individual abilities and explore the wider world around them although, regardless of intention, there is sometimes a price to pushing boundaries too quickly.
Director: Giulio Manfredonia
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: October 31, 2008
Cast
- Claudio Bisio - Nello
- Anita Caprioli - Sara
- Andrea Bosca - Gigio
- Giovanni Calcagno - Luca
- Michele De Virgilio - Niki
- Carlo Giuseppe Gabardini - Goffredo
- Andrea Gattinoni - Roby
- Natascia Macchniz - Luisa
- Rosa Pianeta - Enrica
- Daniela Piperno - Miriam
Screenplay
- Anna Maria Morelli (Creative Producer)
- Fabio Bonifacci (Screenplay)
- Giulio Manfredonia (Screenplay)
- Fabio Bonifacci (Story)
Music: Pivio, Aldo De Scalzi
Cinematography: Roberto Forza
Editing: Cecilia Zanuso
Production: Rizzoli Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Giulio Manfredonia
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is We Can Do That about?
- The film follows Nello, the recently hired director of a newly developed work cooperative of former mental patients. After the closure of state psychiatric hospitals and asylums in Italy under the Basaglia Law many former patients were left with few resources and little hope of reintegrating into society. With the intention of actually improving the lives of his pupils, rather than just sedating them, Nello encourages them to expand their individual abilities and explore the wider world around them although, regardless of intention, there is sometimes a price to pushing boundaries too quickly.
- Who directed We Can Do That?
- We Can Do That was directed by Giulio Manfredonia.
- Who stars in We Can Do That?
- We Can Do That stars Claudio Bisio, Anita Caprioli, Andrea Bosca, Giovanni Calcagno, Michele De Virgilio, Carlo Giuseppe Gabardini.
- How long is We Can Do That?
- We Can Do That has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is We Can Do That?
- We Can Do That is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was We Can Do That produced?
- We Can Do That was produced in Italy.