Il Materiale Emotivo (2021)
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Duration: 89 minuten
Alternative title: A Bookshop in Paris
Country:
Italy / France / United States
Directed by: Sergio Castellitto
Stars: Sergio Castellitto, Bérénice Bejo and Matilda De Angelis
IMDb score:
5,6 (1.136)
Releasedate: 7 October 2021
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
Il Materiale Emotivo plot
Vincenzo is the owner of a bookshop in Paris whose life revolves around rare books and caring for his disabled daughter Albertine. But then he meets Yolande, an exuberant young woman full of zest for life, who is rehearsing a play in the adjacent theater. Vincenzo gradually comes out of his rut and rediscovers emotions he thought were gone.
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Eccentric film. Unfortunately, not entirely engaging because there are too many ambiguities and the main characters don't come across as particularly likeable. A plus point, however, is the beautiful building housing the bookstore that serves as the backdrop. But the story, the characters, their suffering... none of it really gets off the ground. It is all beautifully filmed, sometimes even fairytale-like, and supported by lovely music. But the story and ending fail to move you due to the overly eccentric behavior of several characters, causing them to lose sympathy. A meager six.
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