
An Italian Name
Directed by Francesca Archibugi
Produced by Lucky Red, RAI Cinema
A lively, character-driven comedy centered on a dinner party where a simple naming decision unravels into escalating personal revelations among friends and family.
Paolo is an outgoing and handsome real estate broker married to Simona, a beautiful woman from the rough outskirts of Rome who has become an author of spicy bestsellers and is pregnant with their child. Betta, Paolo’s sister and her husband Sandro organise a dinner party with Paolo, Simona and their childhood friend, the eccentric musician Claudio. During the lively gathering Paolo reveals what he would like to name his son, causing reactions to steam up and a torrent of revelations to follow reaching climactic proportions.
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Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is An Italian Name sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is An Italian Name scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is An Italian Name violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is An Italian Name easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Does An Italian Name end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































