Tea with Mussolini
Un tè con Mussolini · dir. Franco Zeffirelli
Great Britain, Italy 1999, 117’
26 October, 19:30 · Artus Cinema
The story told in the film Tea with Mussolini is based on Franco Zeffirelli’s own memories from his childhood. Set in the picturesque city of Florence, the film is a touching story of English women, who have been living in Italy for quite some time and do not wish to abandon the city they love, despite the dangers they could face from the fascist regime ruling in the country. Forced to leave the city, they do not lose their spirit and do it with the class that British ladies are famous for.
| Director: | Franco Zeffirelli |
| Screenplay: | John Mortimer, Franco Zeffirelli |
| Music: | Stefano Arnaldi, Alessio Vlad |
| Cinematography: | David Watkin |
| Editing: | Tariq Anwar |
| Cast: | Cher, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, Maggie Smith, Baird Wallace, Lily Tomlin |
| Production: | Medusa Film, Cattleya, Cineritmo, Film and General Productions |
| Awards: | BAFTA – Najlepsza Aktorka Drugoplanowa / Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (2000) |
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