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Lamerica

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1994 | 112 min | Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

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 52 min.
What might put you off
It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In post-communist Albania, two Italian con artists establish a fictitious shoe factory to embezzle government funds. When their elderly Albanian figurehead disappears, the younger accomplice sets out to find him, embarking on a journey that confronts him with the country's poverty and troubled past.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 5K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gianni Amelio

  • Enrico Lo VersoGino
  • Michele PlacidoFiore
  • Piro MilkaniSelimi
  • Carmelo Di MazzarelliSpiro
  • Elida JanushiSelimi's Cousin
  • Sefer PemaLabor Camp Warden
  • Idajet SejdiaDr. Kruja
  • Marjeta LjarjaFactory Manager
  • Elida NdreuNightclub Singer
  • Ilir AraOrphanage Guardian