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Mid-August Lunch

6.8/10
TMDB147 votes
2008Original: Italian75 min

Broke, and armed only with his sense of humor, middle-aged Gianni lives with his mother in their old apartment. The debts are mounting, but if Gianni looks after the building manager's mother during the Ferragosto, a mid-August holiday, all will be forgiven.

Genres: Comedy
Cast: Gianni Di Gregorio, Valeria De Franciscis, Maria Calì, Grazia Cesarini Sforza, Marina Cacciotti

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About Mid-August Lunch

Mid-August Lunch (2008) is a film in the comedy genres. Directed by Gianni Di Gregorio. The cast includes Gianni Di Gregorio, Valeria De Franciscis, Maria Calì, Grazia Cesarini Sforza.

Released
2008-04-30
Original language
Italian
Runtime
75 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Italy
Production companies
Archimede, Fandango, RAI Cinema, MiC
Writers
Simone Riccardini, Gianni Di Gregorio

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Audience reviews

6.8/10 from 147 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

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TMDB member review

Mid August Lunch divides with its minimalist approach. While some viewers would dismiss the narrative as forgettable and pointless, arguing it lacks real emotional weight, others celebrate its undeniable charm. The movie avoids a caustic perspective on aging, choosing instead to present a gentle, leisurely look at a man managing a lively group of older women. It succeeds as a saddening slice of Italian life. A…

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Mid August Lunch divides with its minimalist approach. While some viewers would dismiss the narrative as forgettable and pointless, arguing it lacks real emotional weight, others celebrate its undeniable charm. The movie avoids a caustic perspective on aging, choosing instead to present a gentle, leisurely look at a man managing a lively group of older women. It succeeds as a saddening slice of Italian life. A very modest production, yet truly engaging.

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What is Mid-August Lunch about?

Broke, and armed only with his sense of humor, middle-aged Gianni lives with his mother in their old apartment. The debts are mounting, but if Gianni looks after the building manager's mother during the Ferragosto, a mid-August holiday, all will be forgiven.

Who stars in Mid-August Lunch?

Gianni Di Gregorio, Valeria De Franciscis, Maria Calì, Grazia Cesarini Sforza, Marina Cacciotti, Luigi Marchetti. See the cast cards above for character names.

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