DOPO MEZZANOTTE
Original Title |
Dopo Mezzanotte |
Also Known As |
After Midnight (International: English title) |
Director |
Davide Ferrario |
Genre |
Comedy/Romance |
Country of origin |
Italy |
Language spoken |
Italian |
Year of production |
2004 |
Box Office |
Opening Weekend €117,421 (Italy) (25 April 2004) |
Production |
Davide Ferrario |
Domestic Distribution/World Sales |
Medusa Produzione/Adriana Chiesa Enterprises |
Domestic Release |
23 April 2004 |
Official Website |
www.medusa.it/dopomezzanotte/ |
Awards |
Berlin International Film Festival year: 2004 Davide di Donatello Awards year: 2005
Flaiano Film Festival Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists |
List of European Distributors
Release Date |
Countries |
Distributor |
8 February 2004 |
Germany (Berlin International Film Festival |
|
15 May 2004 |
France (Cannes Film Market) |
|
3 July 2004 |
Belgium (Brussels Cinédécouvertes Film Festival) |
|
1 October 2004 |
France (Annecy Italian Film Festival) |
|
1 October 2004 |
Hungary (MittelCinemaFest) |
|
1 November 2004 |
France (Villerupt Italian Film Festival) |
|
9 December 2004 |
Netherlands |
Bright Angel Distribution |
3 February 2005 |
Czech Republic (European Union Film Festival) |
|
25 May 2005 |
Belgium |
|
6 July 2005 |
France |
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In After Midnight, the magical Mole Antonelliana (the cavernous Museum of Cinema in Turin, Italy) is the setting and inspiration for a very unlikely love story. One fateful evening, Martino, an avid cinephile and the museum's timid night watchman, comes to the aid of Amanda, an enchanting young fast-food cook on the run from the police after dousing her overbearing boss with hot oil. Martino's dreamy kingdom of silent movie characters becomes a sanctuary for Amanda, as she awaits rescue by her devilish car-jacking boyfriend Angel. Spellbound by the museum, Amanda develops a surprising romantic connection with Martino, who until now has only found companionship in his celluloid dreams. Torn between her newfound feelings for Martino and her troubled relationship with the irresistible Angel, Amanda attempts to balance the affections of her two suitors. Misadventure and chaos ensue as the characters become embroiled in this dubious love triangle. Infused with humor, intelligence, and passion, After Midnight is a masterful homage to the silent movie era. Ferrario's daring visual choices and unconventional storytelling make for a charming celebration of love and cinema.