Unashamedly introspective and unexpectedly poignant, Nanni Moretti's three-part comedy uses a cinematic diary format to explore his beloved homeland and the recesses of his own personality. As himself, Moretti joyrides around Rome on his Vespa, opining about architecture, cinema, and
social change; battles writer's block by taking a trip with a scholar pal, Gerardo (Renato Carpentieri); and seeks a cure for a skin rash that is misdiagnosed and mistreated by a staggering number of physicians.
CARO DIARIO (which translates as "Dear Diary") lulls viewers into expecting a light-hearted entertainment, then veers unexpectedly into darker territory with the third segme...
Released:
1994
Rated:
NR
Length:
100 mins