Cosi
"When chasing your dreams... it helps to be a little crazy!"
Originally released in 1996. Cosi is a comedy/drama film. directed by Mark Joffe.
Starring Ben Mendelsohn, Barry Otto, and Toni Collette
Synopsis
Lewis, a young amateur theater director, is offered a job with a governmental program for the rehabilitation of mentally ill patients in a Sydney institution. His project is overrun by one of the patients, who wants to stage the opera Cosi Fan Tutte by Mozart, despite the fact that none of the patients can sing or speak Italian. A comedy of errors ensues, but one which unifies the patients and their director in unexpected ways.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 4, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (40 votes)
Box Office
$35.9K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $35,918
Production Companies
- Australian Film Finance Corporation
- Meridian Films
- Miramax
- Smiley Productions
- Smiley Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cosi about?
Lewis, a young amateur theater director, is offered a job with a governmental program for the rehabilitation of mentally ill patients in a Sydney institution. His project is overrun by one of the p...
Who directed Cosi?
Cosi was directed by Mark Joffe.
How long is Cosi?
Cosi has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Cosi released?
Cosi was released on March 4, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cosi?
The main cast of Cosi includes Ben Mendelsohn, Barry Otto, Toni Collette, Rachel Griffiths, Aden Young.