Facing Windows (2003)
La finestra di fronte (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 46min
- Drama, Romance
- 18 Jun 2004 (USA)
- Movie
Overburdened and stuck in a greying marriage, Giovanna takes to caring for the Jewish Holocaust survivor her husband brings home. As she begins to reflect on her life, she turns to the man who lives across from her ...
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Awards:
- 34 wins & 24 nominations.
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Cast
| Giovanna Mezzogiorno | ... |
Giovanna
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| Massimo Girotti | ... |
Simone / Davide Veroli
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| Raoul Bova | ... |
Lorenzo
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| Filippo Nigro | ... |
Filippo
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Serra Yilmaz | ... |
Eminè
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Maria Grazia Bon | ... |
Sara
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| Massimo Poggio | ... |
Young Davide
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Ivan Bacchi | ... |
Simone
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Chiara Andreis |
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Veronica Bruni | ... |
Tintora
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Olimpia Carlisi | ... |
Donna negozio stoffe
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Ohame-Brancy Chibuzo | ... |
Alessio
(as Ohame Brancy Chibuzo)
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Carlo Daniele | ... |
Marco
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Rosaria De Cicco | ... |
Barista
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Lucianna De Falco | ... |
Marilena
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| Barbara Folchitto |
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Francesca Gamba |
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Benedetta Gargari | ... |
Martina
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Enrico Grassi | ... |
Vittorio
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Serena Habtom Mehari | ... |
Microbo
(as Serena Habton Mehari)
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| Flavio Insinna | ... |
Uomo forno
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| Elisabeth Kaza | ... |
Sorella di Simone, padrona negozio stoffe
(as Elisabeth Kasza)
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Patrizia Loreti | ... |
Tintora Stiratrice
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| Francesco Martino |
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Caterina Quaranta |
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Maurizio Romoli | ... |
La spia
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Giorgio Sgobbi | ... |
Barman
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Billo Thiernothian | ... |
Giambo
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Claudia Verdat |
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Giovanni Verdesca | ... |
Cameriere
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Directed by
| Ferzan Özpetek | ||
Written by
| Gianni Romoli | ... | () |
| Ferzan Özpetek | ... | () |
Produced by
| Tilde Corsi | ... | producer |
| Uberto Pasolini | ... | producer |
| Gianni Romoli | ... | producer |
Music by
| Andrea Guerra | ||
Cinematography by
| Gian Filippo Corticelli | ... | (as Gianfilippo Corticelli) |
Editing by
| Patrizio Marone | ||
Editorial Department
| Elide Camberini | ... | color technician |
| Sergio Cremasco | ... | colorist |
| Pasquale Cuzzupoli | ... | color supervisor |
| Francesco Garrone | ... | assistant editor |
| Andrea Prosperi | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Pino Pellegrino | ||
Art Direction by
| Andrea Crisanti | ||
Set Decoration by
| Massimiliano Nocente | ||
Costume Design by
| Katia Dottori | ... | (as Catia Dottori) |
Makeup Department
| Marco Catalucci | ... | hair stylist |
| Annamaria Clementi | ... | makeup artist (as Annamaria Romoli) |
| Aurora Gambelli | ... | key hair stylist |
| Ermanno Spera | ... | makeup artist |
| Maura Turchi | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Lilia Cioccarelli | ... | production manager |
| Giordano Esposito | ... | production supervisor |
| Maurizio Gallozzi | ... | unit manager |
| Giovanni Ledda | ... | production supervisor |
| Alessandro Mattei | ... | general organizator |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Andrea De Sica | ... | second assistant director |
| Gaia Filardo | ... | assistant director |
| Gianluca Mazzella | ... | first assistant director |
| Nicola Scorza | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Massimiliano Leoni | ... | assistant props |
| Lily Pungitore | ... | assistant production designer |
| Oreste Quercioli | ... | scenic painter |
| Massimo Sergianni | ... | construction manager |
Sound Department
| Paolo Amici | ... | sound effects editor |
| Benni Atria | ... | sound editor (as Benedetto Atria) |
| Doug Cooper | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Marzia Cordò | ... | dialogue editor |
| Felicity Cottrell | ... | foley artist |
| Enzo Diliberto | ... | foley artist |
| Robert Farr | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Francesca Genevois | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Marco Grillo | ... | sound |
| Nigel Mills | ... | sound editor: UK |
| Claudio Paolucci | ... | boom operator |
| Daniele Quadroli | ... | sound effects editor |
| David Quadroli | ... | sound effects editor |
| Fabrizio Quadroli | ... | sound effects editor |
| Mike Ross-Trevor | ... | sound engineer (as Mike Ross Trevor) |
| James Seddon | ... | dolby consultant |
| Ruth Sullivan | ... | foley artist |
| Mike Wood | ... | sound editor: UK |
| Maurizio Casula | ... | Production sound recording - Rome (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Fernando Sabelli | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Riccardo Beroli | ... | digital effects |
| Sergio Cremasco | ... | colorist |
| Alberto Mantini | ... | digital effects |
Stunts
| Ottaviano Dell'Acqua | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Luigi Andrei | ... | camera and steadicam operator |
| Daniele Anzellotti | ... | grip |
| Alessio Bastianelli | ... | focus puller |
| Umberto Bramucci | ... | electrician |
| Bruno Colanzi | ... | key grip |
| Francesca D'Antoni | ... | assistant camera |
| Simone De Marinis | ... | grip |
| Daniele Dessena | ... | additional grip |
| Romolo Eucalitto | ... | still photographer |
| Leonardo Fanone | ... | generator operator |
| Sergio Gabrielli | ... | grip |
| Gian Claudio Giacomini | ... | assistant camera |
| Patrizio Marra | ... | grip |
| Vincenzo Morabito | ... | electrician |
| Alessandro Rossi | ... | electrician |
| Marco Sticchi | ... | gaffer |
| Massimo Tanfani | ... | grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Costanza Bastanti | ... | assistant costumer |
| Natasha Marinacci | ... | wardrobe |
| Patrizia Martella | ... | seamstress |
Music Department
| Richard Bissill | ... | musician: French horn |
| Chris Cozens | ... | assistant music recording engineer |
| Ryu Kawashima | ... | assistant music recording engineer |
| Giannandrea Mazza | ... | music pre-production |
| Nigel Mills | ... | music editor |
| Luca Salvadori | ... | music supervisor |
| Rachel Bolt | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Laura Curreli | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Laura Cimarelli | ... | production accountant |
| Ottaviano Dell'Acqua | ... | master of arms |
| Leandro Fabbri | ... | production secretary |
| Vittorio Giovine | ... | production secretary |
| Jim Hajicosta | ... | post-production accountant |
| Germana Pierucci | ... | production coordinator |
| Michele Protano | ... | production secretary |
| Monica Verzolini | ... | production assistant |
| Arzu Volkan | ... | backstage director |
Thanks
| Massimo Girotti | ... | in memory of |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Alfa Films (2005) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Cinemien (2004) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Kairos Filmverleih (2005) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Mikado Film (2003) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Mongrel Media (2004) (Canada) (theatrical)
- SPI International (2003) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- SPI International (2004) (Slovakia) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Classics (2004) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Vértigo Films (2004) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Zootrope Films (2005) (France) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2005) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2005) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Cecchi Gori Home Video (2004) (Italy) (DVD)
- Europa Filmes (2006) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Free Dolphin Entertainment (2006) (France) (DVD)
- Homescreen (2005) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Soda Pictures (2003) (United Kingdom)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Goldcrest Post Production London (sound re-recorded at)
- Penta Studio (titles and opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Giovanna has been married to her devoted husband for nine years. She carries the responsibility for the whole family. The strain of this begins to show when her overly considerate husband adds another burden by bringing home an elderly amnesiac, a man with a painful past. Written by yusufpiskin |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend Italy | EUR1,340,061, 02 Mar 2003 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Massimo Girotti died on 6 January 2003 and the movie is dedicated to his memory. Before he was cast, Ferzan Özpetek had considered also Jean Rochefort and Serge Reggiani for his role. See more » |
| Soundtracks | La Finestra di fronte See more » |