Like Crazy (2016 film)
2016 Italian film
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Like Crazy (Italian: La pazza gioia, Mad Joy) is a 2016 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Paolo Virzì, starring Valeria Bruni Tedeschi and Micaela Ramazzotti. It tells the story of two women from different backgrounds who become friends while being treated at a mental institution.[1] It was screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.[2][3]
| Like Crazy | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Paolo Virzì |
| Written by | Paolo Virzì Francesca Archibugi |
| Produced by | Marco Belardi |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Vladan Radovic |
| Edited by | Cecilia Zanuso |
| Music by | Carlo Virzì |
| Distributed by | 01 Distribution |
Release dates |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
| Box office | € 6,060,000 (Italy only) |
Cast
- Micaela Ramazzotti - Donatella Morelli
- Valeria Bruni Tedeschi - Beatrice Morandini Valdirana
- Valentina Carnelutti - Fiamma Zappa
- Marco Messeri - Floriano Morelli
- Bob Messini - Pierluigi Aitiani
- Roberto Rondelli - Renato Corsi
- Anna Galiena - Luciana Brogi Morelli
- Tommaso Ragno - Giorgio Lorenzini
- Sergio Albelli - Torregiani
- Marisa Borini - Signora Morandini Valdirana
Production
The film was produced by Lotus Production and Rai Cinema. It was shot in Tuscany and Rome.[4] Filming began on 18 May 2015 and lasted eight weeks.[5]
Release
01 Distribution released the film in Italy on 18 May 2016.[1]
The film's first English-speaking audience release took place in Australia on November 24, 2016 through Hi Gloss Entertainment.[citation needed] The film had previously played at the New Zealand Film Festival, and at the Italian Film Festival in Australia. The film was previewed to mental health professionals to generate interest and discussions on themes in the film.
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 84% based on 31 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10.[6]
Awards
| Year | Award/Festival | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 71st Nastri d'Argento | Best Director | Paolo Virzì | Won |
| Best Producer | Marco Belardi | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Valeria Bruni Tedeschi and Micaela Ramazzotti | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Valentina Carnelutti | Nominated | ||
| Best Script | Paolo Virzì e Francesca Archibugi | Won | ||
| Best Editing | Cecilia Zanuso | Nominated | ||
| Best Scenography | Tonino Zera | Nominated | ||
| Best Costumes | Catia Dottori | Won | ||
| Best Score | Carlo Virzì | Won | ||
| 2016 | 29th European Film Awards | Best Actress | Valeria Bruni Tedeschi | Nominated |
| 2017 | 62nd David di Donatello Awards | Best Film | Paolo Virzì | Won |
| Best Director | Paolo Virzì | Won | ||
| Best Original Screenplay | Francesca Archibugi & Paolo Virzì | Nominated | ||
| Best Producer | Indiana Production Rai Cinema and Motorino Amaranto | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Valeria Bruni Tedeschi | Won | ||
| Best Actress | Micaela Ramazzotti | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Valentina Carnelutti | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Vladan Radovic | Nominated | ||
| Best Production Design | Tonino Zera | Won | ||
| Best Costumes | Catia Dottori | Nominated | ||
| Best Make-up | Esmé Sciaroni | Nominated | ||
| Best Hairstyling | Daniela Tartari | Won | ||
| Best Editing | Cecilia Zanuso | Nominated | ||
| Best Sound | Alessandro Bianchi, Luca Novelli, Daniela Bassani, Fabrizio Quadroli, Gianni Pallotto | Nominated | ||
| Best Score | Carlo Virzì | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Song | Carlo Virzì | Nominated | ||
| Youngs' David | Paolo Virzì | Nominated | ||