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Caro diario

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1993 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention, though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Nanni Moretti recounts in his diary three slice-of-life stories marked by a dry, ironic gaze: in the first, he rides his Vespa through a deserted, sun-drenched summertime Rome; in the second, he visits a reclusive friend on an island, who ropes him into an impromptu journey between islets in search of quiet; and in the last, he finds himself grappling with an unknown illness.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    67% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Italian Golden Globes: Best Film. Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Director. Also nominated for 2 more Golden Globes. Plus 9 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $174K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nanni Moretti

  • Nanni MorettiNanni Moretti
  • Renato CarpentieriGerardo
  • Antonio NeiwillerSindaco di Stromboli
  • Claudia Della SetaSeconda coppia #1
  • Lorenzo AlessandriSeconda coppia #2
  • Raffaella LebboroniPrima coppia #1
  • Marco PaoliniPrima coppia #2
  • Moni OvadiaLucio
  • Riccardo ZinnaAbitante di Alicudi
  • Jennifer BealsJennifer Beals