August Vacation
Like every August, journalist Sandro, his family and acquaintances vacation on the island of Ventotene. This time, however, they find out the house next door has been rented to a lower middle class family, whose crass nature and values soon clash with their own intellectual and progressive background.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Ferie d'agosto |
| Year | 1996 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Paolo Virzì |
| Runtime | 106 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (137 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Paolo Virzì constructs a situational comedy that relies not on slapstick, but on the acute observation of social archetypes. It explores the fragility of progressive ideals when they collide with the reality of a different class, using the confined space of the island as a pressure cooker.
What lingers after the final frame is a bittersweet, intelligent smile at human contradictions, served with authentic Italian flavor. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Paolo Virzì
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Perfect for a lazy afternoon, paired with a desire for smart, character-driven humor.
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