Light of My Eyes (2001)

Synopsis of Light of My Eyes

Giuseppe Piccioni follows up on his 1999 opus Not of this World with this understated drama about fantasy and reality. The film centers on Antonio (Luigi Lo Cascio), a youngish chauffeur who is a model of professional promptness and courtesy. He also possesses a vivid inner world dominated by images of other worlds and other planets. A chance near-accident introduces him to Maria (Sandra Ceccarelli), a struggling single mother trying desperately to keep her frozen foods store afloat and to keep her daughter from being taken away from her by the child's grasping grandparents. Even though Maria is extremely suspicious of Antonio's intentions, the two form a slow tentative relationship. When he learns Maria's dire circumstances, he selflessly tries to intercede at the expense of his own career. Antonio makes quiet deals with the sleazy gangster (Silvio Orlando) to whom Maria owes money, drives the crime boss around on his various errands, and eventually participates in some of his shady dealings. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto and Venice Film Festivals. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

113 mins

Director(s):

Giuseppe Piccioni

Writer(s):

Giuseppe Piccioni, Linda Ferri, Umberto Contarello

Producer(s):

Lionello Cerri

Categories:

Romance

• 2001 - Venice International Film Festival - Volpi Cup for Best Actor
• 2001 - Venice International Film Festival - Pasinetti Award for Best Actor
• 2001 - Venice International Film Festival - Pasinetti Award for Best Actress
• 2001 - Venice International Film Festival - Volpi Cup for Best Actress
• 2001 - Venice International Film Festival - Sergio Trasatti Award of the Rivista del Cinematografo

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