Archive of films Ciao bella / Ciao bella
Sweden
2007, 91 min
Section:
Variety Critics’ Choice: Europe Now!
Year: 2008
Debuting helmer Mani Maserrat-Agah’s delightful romantic comedy Ciao Bella takes on Swedish attitudes toward immigrants and foreigners with a pitch-perfect story about young love, sex, ethnicity and fear of being an outsider. Strong playing by leads and, indeed, the entire ensemble of young actors gives the situations a realistic intensity and winning charm.
Synopsis
Debuting helmer Mani Maserrat-Agah’s delightful romantic comedy Ciao Bella takes on Swedish attitudes toward immigrants and foreigners with a pitch-perfect story about young love, sex, ethnicity and fear of being an outsider. Like director Maserrat-Agah, protagonist Mustafa (Poyan Karimi, terrific) is a Swede born in Iran. A bright, athletic 16-year-old, he doesn’t feel totally comfortable in the world of his parents or his peers. Dumped by his blonde g.f. during pic’s opening moments, Mustafa frequently overhears casually racist remarks such as “he’s one of them.” When Mustafa travels to Gothenburg’s summer youth soccer tournament with his high school team, a clever series of events results in him playing on the Italian side. Strong playing by leads and, indeed, the entire ensemble of young actors gives the situations a realistic intensity and winning charm.
Contacts
Swedish Film Institute
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About the film
Color, 35 mm
Section: | Variety Critics’ Choice: Europe Now! |
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Director: | Mani Maserrat-Agah |
Screenplay: | Jens Jonsson |
Dir. of Photography: | Andréas Lennartsson |
Music: | Martin Willert |
Editor: | Kristin Grundström |
Producer: | Olle Wirenhed |
Production: | GötaFilm AB |
Cast: | Chanelle Lindell, Poyan Karimi, Oliver Ingrosso, Fredrika Tham, Arash Bolouri |
Contact: | Swedish Film Institute |
Guests
Gunnar Almér
Film Institution Rep.
Mani Maserrat-Agah
Film Director, Film Director