Nuovo Olimpo

Nuovo Olimpo

Those who have loved each other never leave, they always exist even if you don't see them.

Directed by Ferzan Özpetek

Produced by R&C Produzioni, Faros Film

2023112 min7.0 / 10

A tender, melancholic 1970s gay romance that celebrates the enduring spiritual presence of love even after separation.

In 1970s Rome, a casual encounter between Enea and Pietro at a movie theater turns into an unforgettable romance — until destiny pulls them apart.

Questions people ask

  • Is Nuovo Olimpo violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Nuovo Olimpo sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Nuovo Olimpo easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Nuovo Olimpo scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Nuovo Olimpo end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

63/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity63

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise58

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Nuovo Olimpo, and what each one shares →

Like Nuovo Olimpo

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Nuovo Olimpo

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Nuovo Olimpo, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Nuovo Olimpo, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Nuovo Olimpo, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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