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A Matter of Heart

A Matter of Heart

20096.01h 44m

Overview

Garage owner Angelo and big-time film producer Alberto find themselves occupying neighbouring beds in a Rome hospital after suffering heart attacks. Alberto is a gregarious joker - and chain smoker - who has a strong effect on the impressionable Angelo. However, as one of the men's condition deteriorates, the other becomes more deeply involved in his personal life.

Directed by Francesca Archibugi
Written by Francesca Archibugi, Umberto Contarello
Produced by Guido De Laurentiis, Riccardo Tozzi, Marco Chimenz
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Top Cast

Antonio Albanese

Antonio Albanese

Alberto

Kim Rossi Stuart

Kim Rossi Stuart

Angelo

Micaela Ramazzotti

Micaela Ramazzotti

Rossana

Francesca Inaudi

Francesca Inaudi

Carla

Alessia Fugardi

Alessia Fugardi

Commessa

Andrea Calligari

Andrea Calligari

Airton

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Nelsi Xhemalaj

Perla

Chiara Noschese

Chiara Noschese

Loredana

Paolo Villaggio

Paolo Villaggio

Renato

Sabina Vannucchi

Sabina Vannucchi

Cardiochirurgo al pronto soccorso

Themes & Keywords

woman director

About A Matter of Heart

A Matter of Heart is a comedy, drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of woman director. Directed by Francesca Archibugi, it stars Antonio Albanese, Kim Rossi Stuart, Micaela Ramazzotti. Garage owner Angelo and big-time film producer Alberto find themselves occupying neighbouring beds in a Rome hospital after suffering heart attacks. Alberto is a gregarious joker - and chain smoker - who has a strong effect on the impressionable Angelo. However, as one of the men's condition deteriorates, the other becomes more deeply involved in his personal life.

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