An Italian Name

An Italian Name

Directed by Francesca Archibugi

Produced by Lucky Red, RAI Cinema

201589 min6.3 / 10

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.

Where to watch

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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45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity60

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise43

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

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Like An Italian Name

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as An Italian Name

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like An Italian Name, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like An Italian Name, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like An Italian Name, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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