Giovanna's Father 2008

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Michele Casali is a middle-class professor in Fascist Italy who teaches at the same high school attended by his only daughter, Giovanna. A shy and sensitive girl, her insecurities are only magnified by Michele's overprotectiveness—reaching a point of no return.

Silvio Orlando

as Michele Casali

Francesca Neri

as Delia Casali

Ezio Greggio

as Sergio Ghia

Alba Rohrwacher

as Giovanna Casali

Serena Grandi

as Lella Ghia

Manuela Morabito

as Elide Traxler

Gianfranco Jannuzzo

as Preside Apolloni

Paolo Graziosi

as Andrea Taxler

Valeria Bilello

as Marcella Traxler

Sandro Dori

as Belletti

Director:

Pupi Avati

Writer:

Pupi Avati

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

2008 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

104 min

MMPA Rating:

None

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Giovanna's Father

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Silvio Orlando

as Michele Casali

Francesca Neri

as Delia Casali

Ezio Greggio

as Sergio Ghia

Alba Rohrwacher

as Giovanna Casali

Serena Grandi

as Lella Ghia

Manuela Morabito

as Elide Traxler

Gianfranco Jannuzzo

as Preside Apolloni

Paolo Graziosi

as Andrea Taxler

Valeria Bilello

as Marcella Traxler

Sandro Dori

as Belletti

Rita Carlini

as Lia

Antonio Pisu

as Cicci Dalmastri

Edoardo Romano

as Pradelli

Lorena Miller

as Cassiera

Chiara Sani

as Amabile

Dalia Zagni

as Proprietaria trattoria (as Dalia Lahav)

Gennaro Diana

as Poliziotto

Eleonora Vallone

as Carcerata

Gaia Zoppi

as Partoriente

Gisella Marengo

as Professoressa

Hong-hu Ada

as Donna con infante (as Ada Perotti)

Paolo Fiorino

as Sainati

Cesare S. Cremonini

as Venditore di televisori

Luca Giliberto

as Poliziotto

Nela Lucic

as Insegnante

Aline Pilato

as Prof.ssa Bau

Cristina Puccinelli

as Spettatrice

Romano Trerè

as Tabaccaio

Chiara Venanzoni

as Bigliettaia

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