Project Detail

La Bella Figura

Name: La Bella Figura
Director: Harry Otto Brünjes
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008
Duration: 82 mins

Cristina Pittelli

Synopsis

Clara, a beautiful American opera singer seeks a fresh start in Rome. She meets Oliver, a disillusioned young English tour-guide, whose frivolous advances are an enticing but ominous breath of fresh air. With a sense of excitement back in her life, the two flirt with irresponsibility until the consequences can no longer be ignored: Clara becomes pregnant. Oliver lacks both strength and desire to face up to with their predicament. Alone and flustered Clara rapidly finds her world spiralling out of control, as the reality of her carefree existence comes tragically crashing home.

The foreseeable cycle of events are overseen by the understanding Giuseppe, who runs a bar near the Vatican City. His brother, Luca, is an angry and frustrated tour-guide, who ironically feels threatened by foreigners. Both brothers sense the inevitable catastrophe approaching: both are powerless to prevent it. The ephemeral wave of expatriate romances rolls on. As Oliver leaves, another young idealist arrives. Clara is left to struggle with the sweeping delights and ensuing drama that the lifestyle inherently dictates.

With Rome as their playground, the characters and events expose the deep composition of the Italian mantra.

La Bella Figura is Italy's soul; the essence of appearance over substance.

Details

Year: 2008
Type of project: Features
Running time: 82 mins
Format: HDV
Director: Harry Otto Brünjes 1st Feature
Producer: Emma Brunjes
Co-Producer: Emma Brunjes
Editor: Harry Otto Brünjes
Screenwriter: Harry Otto Brünjes
Director of Photography: James Edenborough
Sound: Joe Bell
Composer: Eric Brunjes
Principal cast: Kathy Hollingsworth, Tim Marquette, Francesco Calabrese, Yor Bonci, James Edenborough, Harry Otto Brünjes, Emidio La Vella, Linda Condorelli, Rossella Salerno, Nicola Ferlei-Brown, Ashlee Acosta, Steve Del Tredici, Paolo Arcangeletti, Tiffany Parks, Jason Pittelli

Genre

Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Deckchair Productions Ltd

16 Futura House
Grange Road
London SE1 3AD
UK

enquire@deckchairproductions.com

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www.myspace.com/labellafilm

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