Sweet Dreams (2016)
Turin, 1969. Nine-year-old Massimo’s idyllic childhood is shattered by the mysterious death of his mother. The young boy refuses to accept this brutal loss, even if the priest says she is now in Heaven. Years later in the 90s, adult Massimo has become an accomplished journalist. After reporting on the war in Sarajevo, he begins to suffer from panic attacks. As he prepares to sell his parents’ apartment, Massimo is forced to relive his traumatic past. Compassionate doctor Elisa could help tormented Massimo open up and confront his childhood wounds…
Director: Marco Bellocchio
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 131 min
Release Date: November 10, 2016
Cast
- Valerio Mastandrea - Massimo
- Bérénice Bejo - Elisa
- Guido Caprino - Père de Massimo
- Fabrizio Gifuni - Athos Giovanni
- Roberto Herlitzka - Ettore
- Miriam Leone - Agnese
- Barbara Ronchi - Mère de Massimo
- Linda Messerklinger - Anita
- Piera Degli Esposti - Madre di Simone
- Pier Giorgio Bellocchio - Desperado
Screenplay
- Valia Santella (Screenplay)
- Edoardo Albinati (Screenplay)
- Marco Bellocchio (Screenplay)
- Massimo Gramellini (Novel)
Cinematography: Daniele Ciprì
Editing: Francesca Calvelli
Production: Film Investment Piedmont (FIP), Film Commission Torino Piemonte, Ad Vitam Production, IBC MOvie, Kavac Film, MiC, RAI
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano, Français
Original Language: it
Themes
Overcoming Traumas of the Past
Keywords
childhood trauma, traumatic childhood, psychological melodrama, childhood memory, loss of parent, childhood grief
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sweet Dreams about?
- Turin, 1969. Nine-year-old Massimo’s idyllic childhood is shattered by the mysterious death of his mother. The young boy refuses to accept this brutal loss, even if the priest says she is now in Heaven. Years later in the 90s, adult Massimo has become an accomplished journalist. After reporting on the war in Sarajevo, he begins to suffer from panic attacks. As he prepares to sell his parents’ apartment, Massimo is forced to relive his traumatic past. Compassionate doctor Elisa could help tormented Massimo open up and confront his childhood wounds…
- Who directed Sweet Dreams?
- Sweet Dreams was directed by Marco Bellocchio.
- Who stars in Sweet Dreams?
- Sweet Dreams stars Valerio Mastandrea, Bérénice Bejo, Guido Caprino, Fabrizio Gifuni, Roberto Herlitzka, Miriam Leone.
- How long is Sweet Dreams?
- Sweet Dreams has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
- What genre is Sweet Dreams?
- Sweet Dreams is a Drama film.
- Where was Sweet Dreams produced?
- Sweet Dreams was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of Sweet Dreams?
- The themes of Sweet Dreams include: Overcoming Traumas of the Past.