The Family
1987
Formal portraits, bookends in this 80-year saga, enclose the central story, which opens with the baptism of Carlo, a baby in his grandfather's lap, and ends with Carlo as a grandfather with a baby in his arms. And never once do we get out of the house, whose rooms provide structure. Comfort or passion? Carlo can't really decide until it's too late.
Director:
Ettore Scola
Writers:
Graziano Diana, Ruggero Maccari, Furio Scarpelli
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 25 wins & 15 nominations total
Production:
Ettore Scola
Country:
Italy, France
