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The Great Pumpkin

6.7

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Original title

Il grande cocomero

Year

1993

Running time

95 min.

Country

Italy

Director

Francesca Archibugi

Screenwriter

Francesca Archibugi

Cast

Music

Roberto Gatto, Battista Lena

Cinematography

Paolo Carnera

Producer

Co-production Italy-France-Netherlands;

Ellepi, Italian International Film, Chrysalide Film, Rai 1, Moonlight Films, Eurimages, Canal+

Genre

Comedy. Drama

Synopsis

After many years of medical treatment Valentina, apparently an epileptic girl, has been sent to a psychiatric clinic. Here she finds Arturo, a young psychiatrist, who notwithstanding his problematic personal life and the Italian Public Health Service's overwhelming inefficiencies, is able to establish with Valentina an intense relationship. Focusing the therapy more on her family life than on drugs they will finally discover the true nature of her disease.

Awards: 1993: Cannes: Prize of the Ecumenical Jury - Special Mention

1992: David di Donatello Awards: 3 Awards, including Best Film. 7 Nom.

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The Great Pumpkin

1993

Francesca Archibugi

6.7

(36)