Despite being a critically well-like and well-rewarded dramedy with three David di Donatello awards, I’ve yet to comprehend (perhaps someone can give me the lowdown on the voting process) how Paolo Virzi’s The First Beautiful Thing was Italy’s selection to represent the country for Best Foreign over the likes of Michelangelo Frammartino’s Le Quattro Volte, Luca Guadagnino’s I Am Love or the Cannes shown La nostra vita. Making a rare pick-up, Palisades Tartan appear to be confident enough in the title for not only a showing next year, but what I imagine, help make some campaign for the first round of the Foreign Oscars noms selections.
This follows a strong, optimistic woman raising two children against all odds. No matter the circumstances, she teaches her family to remain open and loving to life.
