Marcello Mio

Marcello Mio

2024 · 121 min · FR · 5.8 (67 votes)
Dir. Christophe Honoré · Starring Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Fabrice Luchini, Nicole Garcia, Benjamin Biolay, Melvil Poupaud · Music Alex Beaupain
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Pressured from all sides by the figure of her father, Chiara Mastroianni decides to bring him back to life through her own self. She goes by the name of Marcello, dresses like him and asks to now be considered an actor, not an actress. The people around her believe this to be a temporary joke, but Chiara is determined not to give up her new identity…

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Immerse yourself in a charmingly whimsical and introspective journey of identity. This film offers a witty, wistful exploration of self-discovery and legacy, wrapped in a gentle, reflective mood. It's a thoughtful, character-driven experience that feels both personal and universally resonant.

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