As Needed

2018 1h 32m IT

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6.7

SOLID

★6.7TMDB · 120

Comedy

Synopsis

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A 40-year-old world-famous chef with anger management issues is assigned to run a cooking class at a centre for young people with autism.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Vinicio Marchioni
Arturo
Valeria Solarino
Anna
Luigi Fedele
Guido
Nicola Siri
Marinari
Mirko Frezza
Marione
Stephanie de Jongh
Concierge
Benedetta Porcaroli
Giulietta
Gianfranco Gallo
Corradi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Francesco Falaschi
Writers: Francesco Falaschi, Alessio Brizzi, Ugo Chiti
Languages: Italian
Countries: Brazil, Italy

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Brazil, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Francesco Falaschi, shot by Stefano Falivene. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Paolo Vivaldi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Simone Manetti shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Vinicio Marchioni and Valeria Solarino and Luigi Fedele carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7117552 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Francesco Falaschi directs. Stefano Falivene behind the camera. Paolo Vivaldi scores. Simone Manetti cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Brazil, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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1Released 8 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Brazil, Italy.
3Directed by Francesco Falaschi, shot by Stefano Falivene. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Paolo Vivaldi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Simone Manetti shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Vinicio Marchioni and Valeria Solarino and Luigi Fedele carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt7117552 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.