Mid-August Lunch
Originally released in 2008. Mid-August Lunch is a comedy film. directed by Gianni Di Gregorio. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gianni Di Gregorio, Valeria De Franciscis, and Maria Calì
Synopsis
Gianni is a middle-aged man living in Rome with his imposing and demanding elderly mother. His only outlet from her and the increasing debt into which they are sinking, are the increasingly frequent quiet sessions at the local tavern. As an Oriental saying goes, 'Moments of crisis are moments of opportunities'. These appear during the celebration of the holiday of Ferragosto on 15 August. That's when everybody leaves town to have fun. Opportunity knocks on Gianni's door in the most unexpected way.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (137 votes)
Budget
$500K
Production budget
Box Office
$9.5M
19.0x return
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gianni Di Gregorio
as Gianni
Valeria De Franciscis
as Valeria (Gianni's Mother)
Maria Calì
as Tia Maria (Alfonso's Aunt)
Grazia Cesarini Sforza
as Grazia (Marcello's Mother)
Marina Cacciotti
as Maria (Alfonso's Mother)
Luigi Marchetti
as Vikingo
Alfonso Santagata
as Alfonso
Marcello Ottolenghi
as Marcello (Doctor)
Petre Rosu
as Barbone
Biagio Ursitti
as Luigi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Budget
- $500,000
- Revenue
- $9,524,517
Production Companies
- Archimede
- Fandango
- RAI Cinema
- MiC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid-August Lunch about?
Gianni is a middle-aged man living in Rome with his imposing and demanding elderly mother. His only outlet from her and the increasing debt into which they are sinking, are the increasingly frequen...
Who directed Mid-August Lunch?
Mid-August Lunch was directed by Gianni Di Gregorio.
How long is Mid-August Lunch?
Mid-August Lunch has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Mid-August Lunch released?
Mid-August Lunch was released on April 30, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mid-August Lunch?
The main cast of Mid-August Lunch includes Gianni Di Gregorio, Valeria De Franciscis, Maria Calì, Grazia Cesarini Sforza, Marina Cacciotti.
Is Mid-August Lunch worth watching?
Mid-August Lunch has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 137 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.