Sweet Dreams (2016)

  • 14
  • 12/22/2016 (BR)
  • Drama
  • 2h 11m

Overview

Turin, 1969. Nine-year-old Massimo’s idyllic childhood is shattered by the mysterious death of his mother. The young boy refuses to accept this brutal loss, even if the priest says she is now in Heaven. Years later in the 90s, adult Massimo has become an accomplished journalist. After reporting on the war in Sarajevo, he begins to suffer from panic attacks. As he prepares to sell his parents’ apartment, Massimo is forced to relive his traumatic past. Compassionate doctor Elisa could help tormented Massimo open up and confront his childhood wounds…

Marco Bellocchio

Director, Screenplay

Valia Santella

Screenplay

Edoardo Albinati

Screenplay

Massimo Gramellini

Novel

Cast

Valerio Mastandrea's headshot

Valerio Mastandrea

Massimo
Bérénice Bejo's headshot

Bérénice Bejo

Elisa
Guido Caprino's headshot

Guido Caprino

Père de Massimo
Fabrizio Gifuni's headshot

Fabrizio Gifuni

Athos Giovanni
Roberto Herlitzka's headshot

Roberto Herlitzka

Ettore
Miriam Leone's headshot

Miriam Leone

Agnese
Barbara Ronchi's headshot

Barbara Ronchi

Mère de Massimo
Linda Messerklinger's headshot

Linda Messerklinger

Anita

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