Cherry on the Cake
- Director
- Laura Morante
- Screenplay
- Laura Morante, Georges Claisse, Daniele Costantini
- Music
- Nicola Piovani
- Cinematography
- Maurizio Calvesi
- Editing
- Esmeralda Calabria
Cast
What it is about
A Franco-Italian romantic comedy starring Isabelle Carré and Laura Morante, gathering a group of characters around Florence, Amanda and Antoine, played by Pascal Elbé. Their romantic entanglements shape a light story, and no major plot details are revealed here.
How it was made
Laura Morante made her directorial debut with Cherry on the Cake, and besides directing she co-wrote the screenplay with Georges Claisse and Daniele Costantini and also took a role in the cast. Nicola Piovani composed the music, Maurizio Calvesi shot the film and Esmeralda Calabria edited it. The cast mixes French and Italian actors, including Emmanuelle Galabru and Ennio Fantastichini.
Reception and legacy
The film earned a nomination for the Nastro d'Argento for best comedy, while Morante was nominated for the David di Donatello for best new director. Its place in film history is tied mainly to that debut behind the camera by an established actress.
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