Last Night of Amore

2023 2h 4m IT

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Synopsis

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On the night before retirement, police lieutenant Amore is called to investigate the off-duty death of his longtime partner, who fell prey of an illegal scheme Amore himself was secretly part of.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Pierfrancesco Favino
Franco Amore
Linda Caridi
Viviana
Antonio Gerardi
Cosimo Forcella
Francesco Di Leva
Dino Ruggeri
Katia Mironova
Rodica
Camilla Semino Favro
Carabiniere Daria Criscito
Shi Yang
Chun-Ba
Wang Fifi
Fei Fei

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Andrea Di Stefano
Writers: Andrea Di Stefano, Andrea Di Stefano
Languages: Mandarin, Italian
Countries: Italy

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MONEY

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Earned back only 40% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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3 / 7

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Mandarin, Italian.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Andrea Di Stefano, shot by Guido Michelotti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 7

ERA

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Pierfrancesco Favino and Linda Caridi and Antonio Gerardi carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt20465746 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Andrea Di Stefano directs. Guido Michelotti behind the camera. Giogiò Franchini cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Mandarin, Italian.

Trivia

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1Earned back only 40% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Mandarin, Italian.
4Directed by Andrea Di Stefano, shot by Guido Michelotti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Giogiò Franchini shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Pierfrancesco Favino and Linda Caridi and Antonio Gerardi carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt20465746 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Guido Michelotti
Editing: Giogiò Franchini
Production design: Carmine Guarino
Costume design: Olivia Bellini
Makeup / hair: Paola Cristofaroni
Runtime: 124 min · 2h 4m
Status: Released
Budget: $9,500,000
Box office: $3,800,000
Return: 40% of budget
Original language: IT
Certification (US): M
IMDB: Last Night of Amore (2023)

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What people are saying

MovieGuys2023-06-27
★ 6/10
Generally I like Italian cinema which is why its unfortunate that I can't get behind Last Night of Amore. Lets start with the positives. The characterisations have depth. They come across as real people, with real motivations. That said, this is also part of the problem with this film, which I'll get to. The acting is top notch and the chemistry, especially between the main character and his wife, is deeply intimate and convincing. Cinematic's set this production apart. Great images of Italy, it architecture, city life and more.Visuals are used to effect to create an atmosphere that fits in well, with the crime, thriller vibe. Now to the downside. The motivations of the main character are more than a little at odds, with who he is supposed to be. He's portrayed as a cop, who according to his wife, "follows the rules". He's also a senior, veteran detective. Its therefore not unreasonable to see him as astute and street savvy. Why then, does he naively waltz into a relationship, with pretty blatantly Asian underworld figures, who he claims seem like solid citizens. Yes, greed's an obvious motive but its not clear that he's going to get what he wants from the exchange and as has been established, he's painted as a straight arrow, who plays by the book. In short, its unconvincing. I could not get past these jarring contradictions. Had more care been taken with the story, to craft a character who motivations made sense. For example a sick wife perhaps and a desperate need for expensive medical care, would have overcome the otherwise antithetical aspects of this story in summary, yet another missed opportunity. Great cast, great acting, great atmosphere let down by a clumsy story, that simply doesn't convince.

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