Facing Windows

Facing Windows

Desire knows no bounds.

Directed by Ferzan Özpetek

Produced by Clap Filmes, R&C Produzioni

2003106 min6.9 / 10

A tender, introspective drama about a woman's awakening through compassion and forbidden connection, shadowed by the weight of historical trauma and personal regret.

Overburdened and stuck in a greying marriage, Giovanna takes to caring for a Jewish Holocaust survivor her husband brings home. As she begins to reflect on her life, she turns to the man who lives across from her.

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  • Is Facing Windows sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Facing Windows scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Facing Windows violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Facing Windows easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does Facing Windows end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

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52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity40

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise54

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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