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The Beautiful Summer

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2023 | 111 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off
It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Seventeen-year-old Ginia leaves the countryside in search of a new life in Turin. Restless and seeking adventure, Ginia soon finds it in the beautiful, enigmatic Amelia, whose sensuality and confidence embolden her to begin modeling for the bohemian artists in their circle. A whirlwind affair ensues, and the young seamstress finds herself swept up in an unfamiliar and exciting world of discovery.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 25K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Laura Luchetti

  • Yile Yara VianelloGinia
  • Deva CasselAmelia
  • Nicolas MaupasSeverino
  • Alessandro PiavaniGuido
  • Adrien DewitteRodrigues
  • Cosima CenturioniRosa
  • Gabriele Graham GascoMassimo
  • Anna BellatoMrs. Gemma
  • Andrea BoscaDr. Andrea
  • Brixhilda ShqalsiMarta