Happy to Be Different (2014)
The film takes us on a voyage to a hidden Italy rarely addressed on film: Gay Italy as it was lived in the 20th century, from the turn of the century up to the 80s. The documentary gives voice to those who personally had to bear the weight of being "different", remembering how their lives were shaped by this situation during Fascism and in the aftermath of World War II, in an anthropologically and culturally widely diverse nation. Theirs is a mixed testimony of repression, censorship, dignity, courage, and happiness, making way for the final image of a world - our world - that still has a long way to go towards respect and liberty for everyone.
Director: Gianni Amelio
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: March 6, 2014
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Luan Amelio Ujkaj
Editing: Cecilia Pagliarani
Production: Istituto Luce Cinecittà, Cubovision, MiC, RAI
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Gianni Amelio
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Happy to Be Different about?
- The film takes us on a voyage to a hidden Italy rarely addressed on film: Gay Italy as it was lived in the 20th century, from the turn of the century up to the 80s. The documentary gives voice to those who personally had to bear the weight of being "different", remembering how their lives were shaped by this situation during Fascism and in the aftermath of World War II, in an anthropologically and culturally widely diverse nation. Theirs is a mixed testimony of repression, censorship, dignity, courage, and happiness, making way for the final image of a world - our world - that still has a long way to go towards respect and liberty for everyone.
- Who directed Happy to Be Different?
- Happy to Be Different was directed by Gianni Amelio.
- Who stars in Happy to Be Different?
- Happy to Be Different stars Glauco Bettera, Giorgio Bongiovanni, Ninetto Davoli, Paolo Poli.
- How long is Happy to Be Different?
- Happy to Be Different has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Happy to Be Different?
- Happy to Be Different is a Documentary film.