SCREENING SERIES ➸ DON'T BE BAD
Italy's Foreign Film Oscar submission
Synopsis: 1995, Ostia. Vittorio and Cesare are just over 20 and are not only lifelong friends: they are “brothers for life.” Their lives are filled with clubs, cars, cocaine and booze. Despite their interdependence, they have different spirits and over time, Vittorio longs for a different life. He meets Linda and, in order to save himself, distances himself from Cesare, who is inexorably sucked down. When they meet again after some time, Vittorio tries to involve his friend in legitimate work. Cesare, after some initial resistance, accepts; he finally seems set on changing his life. He goes out with Viviana (Vittorio’s former girlfriend) and dreams of building a family with her. Once again, however, the call of the street overcomes his good intentions. Despite his friend’s continuous relapses – and his arguments with Linda on this point– Vittorio will never give up on Cesare because of the strong bond that unites them and in hopes of being able to look to a new, better future. Together.
Directed by: Claudio Caligari
Cast: Luca Marinelli, Alessandro Borghi, Silvia D’Amico and Roberta Mattei
Runtime: 100 minutes
Q&A moderated by Deadline's Dominic Patten with producer Valerio Mastandrea as well as stars Luca Marinelli and Alessandro Borghi.
Wendesday, November 11th 7:30pm
Landmark Theatres
10850 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064
